Fabulae Aesopicae
Leipzig: Io. Avg. Gottl. Weigel, 1810. Hardcover. CCL, 172p, 180p, 164p, [1]. 19th century olive green morocco with the TW monograms on the boards. Gilt foredge. Large Paper. First published in Florence in 1809 and a thorough study of the fables. Includes the entire bibliographical section on Aesop from Fabricius Bibliotheca Graeca. Latin version on page cxxxvii-clii is by richard bentley Hoffmann p68, Ebert #228. Bartholomew & Clark #118. Listed as #25 in the sale catalog after the Rev. Theodore Williams and described as 'Charta Maxima'. Includes the stamped monogram of the Earl of Gosford on the front board with bookplate on the inside front cover. Some light foxing throughout and light rubbing to the hinges and headband. Very Good. Item #003608
4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.
Price: $500.00