1797 Aesop Fables Illustrated 99 Francis Barlow ART Mythology Cuts ANIMALS RARE
“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. Aesop’s Fables have been printed for centuries and this early 19th-century French edition by Francis Barlow is a highly desirable printing. Published in 1797, this volume from Barlow’s edition features over 100 full-page illustrated engravings of animals and mythical creatures by Barlow. Barlow, a 17th-century artist, first designed his Aesop woodcuts for John Ogilby’s 1665 edition.
1797 Aesop Fables Illustrated 99 Francis Barlow ART Mythology Cuts ANIMALS RARE
“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. Aesop’s Fables have been printed for centuries and this early 19th-century French edition by Francis Barlow is a highly desirable printing. Published in 1797, this volume from Barlow’s edition features over 100 full-page illustrated engravings of animals and mythical creatures by Barlow. Barlow, a 17th-century artist, first designed his Aesop woodcuts for John Ogilby’s 1665 edition.
Item number: #26353
Price: $750
AESOP
Les fables d’Ésope, avec figures d’après Barlow
A Paris : De l’imprimerie de Didot le jeune, 1797
Details:
- Collation:
- [4], xii, 97, [1]
- 99 woodcuts
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
- Size: ~7.5in X 8.75in (19cm x 22.5cm)
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26353
Category
Literature
Authors
AESOP
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent