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GAY (JOHN) Fables, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, J. Tonson and others, 1727-1738
27 November 2018, 13:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge£600 - £800
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GAY (JOHN)
Fables, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, titles with engraved vignettes, volume 1 with 51 engraved illustrations after Wootton and Kent, volume 2 with 17 engraved plates by Scotin after Gravelot, uniform green crushed morocco by Riviere, spines gilt in compartments with drama devices, g.e. [Rothschild 925], 4to, J. Tonson and others, 1727-1738
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Provenance: Frank Brewer Bemis (1861–1935), bookplates.





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