Description: Click here to see our other books! The Big Book of Fables Walter Jerrold [ed.] 1912 Blackie and Son : London 10" by 7.5" xxi, 293pp. SUMMARY The first trade edition of this large book of fables edited by Walter Jerrold and decorated by Charles Robinson. Colour Plates,First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION 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'. Illustrated by the noted British artist Charles Robinson in text throughout, as well as with twenty-eight full page coloured plates. Collated, complete. CONDITION 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. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Children's Fiction
Publisher: Blackie and Son
Author: Walter Jerrold [ed.]
Binding: Cloth
Subject: Children's
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Charles Robinson
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1912
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
