Author: Aesop; Samuel Croxall
Title: Fables of Aesop and Others
Description: London, W. Strahan; J. F. and C. Rivington; et al, 1782. Leather. An illustrated collection of Aesop's fables, his most popular moral tales, an important translation by Samuel Croxall. The fables of Aesop, here translated and edited by Samuel Croxall.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and an engraving before each fable, a total of one-hundred and ninety-six. Collated, complete.Aesop's Fables is a selection of fables, generally attributed to the ancient Greek Aesop. The fables are moral tales that guide in religious and secular aspects of life.Croxall was noted for this edition of 'Fables', for his easy colloquial style and their instructive applications. This was an oft-reprinted translation, this being the twelfth edition. In a full calf binding. Externally, rubbed, and a little worn, with loss to the front board, and to the head and tail of the spine. Light marks and discolouration to the boards. Small cracks to the joints. Front hinge is a little strained but remains firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste down. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean, with a few scattered spots. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .

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