Buy this book on-line Cole, B : SELECT TALES AND FABLESJ. Norse, R. Baldwin, S. Crowder, London, 1760
12mo. with Prudential Maxims and other Little Lessons of Morality in Prose and Verse. ND c1760. 2 volumes in one. iv, ii, engraved dedication page to his Royal Highness Prince Edward, 80pp; iv, 80pp. Both titlepgaes present [undated], An extra [p72/3] plate with plate for fables XXVII and XXVIII misbound in volume 2 at p48/49 instead of p24/25. A complete copy with no cropping and wide margins. [16 x 8.5 cms] Early full plain calf with a neatly bound later spine comprising four raised bands and gilt titles. Plain gilt rules. New end-papers. Percy Muir in his catalogue to the National Book League Exhibtion describes the book as 'extremely rare'. First issue was 1846 and a Dublin issue in 1756. A 1780 issue printed for F. Wingrave is also recorded.. Book Condition: V.g.. Binding: hardcover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Cole, B : SELECT TALES AND FABLES. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including antiquarian books, fine bindings, out of print books, first editions and collectables. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |