Magnificent hardcover treasury of more than 140 popular fables, illustrated by Charles Robinson. Black-and-white drawings appear on nearly every page, in addition to 28 plates of full- and two-color images.
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Magnificent hardcover treasury of more than 140 popular fables, illustrated by Charles Robinson. Black-and-white drawings appear on nearly every page, in addition to 28 plates of full- and two-color images.
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Charles Robinson. Good. The first trade edition of this large book of fables edited by Walter Jerrold and decorated by Charles Robinson. The first trade edition of this work, an anthology of fables edited by Walter Jerrold. An extensive volume with numerous fables, including some classics such as 'A Frog and a Mouse', 'The Use of Knowledge, ' and 'A Hen and Golden Eggs'. Â Illustrated by the noted British artist Charles Robinson in text throughout, as well as with twenty-eight full page coloured plates. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's full cloth binding with decorative gilt to the front board and spine. Externally rather worn with shelf wear and chipping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities, minor marking to the rear board. The front joint is slightly strained, holding firm. The volume slightly tender. With a light foxing scattered throughout, particularly to the first and last few leaves. Illustrated by the noted British artist Charles Robinson in text throughout, as well as with twenty-eight full page coloured plates. Collated, complete. Â Good.
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Charles Robinson. Good. A large collection of Fables collected and edited by Walter Jerrold. The volume is profusely illustrated throughout by the artist Charles Robinson. A charming work of children's fiction, including numerous fables and profusely illustrated throughout. Edited by Walter Jerrold, an English writer biographer and newspaper editor. Illustrated by the a prolific British illustrator, Charles Robinson. This work comprises of many classic fables including 'A Fox and a Leopard', 'A Frog and a Mouse', 'The Use of Knowledge' and 'A Hen and Golden Eggs'. In original red cloth binding. Externally, sound with slight rubbing to the head and tail of spine. Loss at head and tail of spine due to rubbing. Bumping to the extremities. Spine has faded. Tide mark to front board due to spillage and marks to rear board. Front hinge is weak, resulting in first few gatherings to loosen. Rear hinge is also quite tender. Internally, binding is weak. Pages are generally bright with instances of scattered spots throughout. Good.
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Good+, No Dust Jacket. 4TO, 293 Pgs., B/W, Color Ills, Hardcover. Hardcover. Red cloth boards with title and illustrations in gold on front board and spine. Boards are rubbed. Corners and spine ends lightly frayed. Smaller than dime sized water spot on lower front board. Green and white illustrated endpapers show some foxing and soil. Previous owner's name crossed out in black marker at upper edge of first paste down. Hinges are a bit wobbly. Rear hinge has been neatly repaired. Gift inscription on half title. Frontispiece illustration has been removed, however all of the other 27 color plates and approximately 100 black and white illustrations are all present and in nice shape. Occasional foxing throughout. Illustrated by Charles Robinson. Always carefully wrapped and shipped in cardboard boxes to protect your purchase.
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1932 ink Christmas gift inscription; slight foxing to the first few and last few leaves (plus just a couple of text pages); spine a little sunned; tight and sound. xxi [2] 294 pp. Illustrated in black and white and color by Charles Robinson. 4to,
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4to., 293pp.; VG; bound in publishers red cloth with blind stamped designs on front cover, gilt lettering and animals on spine; corners bumped, spine head and tail bumped; top edge of text block gilt; minor scattered foxing; inscription dated 1932 on ffep; DC consignment; NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, ND-HV Column. 1262054. FP New Rockville Stock.
