1669 Aesop Fables CLASSIC Folklore Mythology Fabulae 62 Woodcuts Illustrated ART
“A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.”
― Aesop, Aesop’s Fables
Aesop’s fables have been printed for centuries and include some of the most famous fables and tales of all time. Originating sometime in the 6th– to 7th-century BC, these tales have appeared in popular culture for well over 2000 years in the form of books, plays, songs, and visual media. This small 1669 edition of Aesop was published in Paris is notable for the exquisite illustrations throughout – mostly illustrations of animals.
1669 Aesop Fables CLASSIC Folklore Mythology Fabulae 62 Woodcuts Illustrated ART
“A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.”
― Aesop, Aesop’s Fables
Aesop’s fables have been printed for centuries and include some of the most famous fables and tales of all time. Originating sometime in the 6th– to 7th-century BC, these tales have appeared in popular culture for well over 2000 years in the form of books, plays, songs, and visual media. This small 1669 edition of Aesop was published in Paris is notable for the exquisite illustrations throughout – mostly illustrations of animals.
Item number: #26292
Price: $950
AESOP
Aesopi Phrygis et aliorum fabulae : elegantissimis iconibus illustratae, et diligentius, quàm antehac emendatae
A Paris: Chez Estienne Loyson …, 1669.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes in 1
- 1 – [10], 359, [1]
- 2 – [6], 352
- 60 engravings throughout, plus 2 engraved frontispieces
- Provenance: Handwritten – Madelaine Larocque
- Language: French
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~5in X 2.75in (12.5cm x 7cm)
- Rare and desirable edition
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
26292
Category
Literature
Authors
AESOP
Printing Date
17th Century
Language
French
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete