The Fables of Aesop, 2 Volumes, Deluxe Limited Edition, New in Shrinkwrap

The Fables of Aesop

Easton Press Deluxe Limited Edition, 2 Volumes

Limited to 300 Hand Numbered Copies

MINT Condition – Still in the Publisher’s Shrinkwrap

This is a deluxe limited edition reproduction of the 1793 illustrated “Stockdale” edition of “The Fables of Aesop” published by the Easton Press. All 112 of the engravings from the original edition are present in the set and are hand tipped in on heavier paper than the text it is printed on. There are a total of 110 stories.

The Easton Press spared no expense in the production of this deluxe limited edition that was limited to 300 copies.  Each book comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity but the edition number is unknown as the books are in the original packaging and are still sealed. Measuring 10.25" x 6.25", the books are bound in beautiful embossed full leather boards and features silk moiré endpapers, gold gilded covers, gold gilting on the page ends, and a built in silk bookmark.

From the publisher: “Re-creating the magnificent 1793 illustrated edition.  Strictly limited to just 300 hand-numbered copies! Here are the classic fables that express timeless truths about life and human nature, beautifully presented in this stunning re-creation of the two-volume 1793 edition.  This breathtaking Deluxe Limited Edition features:

·       All 112 of the magnificent original engravings, each hand-tipped into these volumes.

·       Cowhide leather imported from Italy by Cortina Leathers

·       The original 1793 design and typography.

·       Lithography by Falcon Press

·       Individually hand made marbled endsheets by Crepaldi of Brazil.

·       Superfine eggshell text paper and smooth illustration paper from Mohawk Fine Papers

·       A custom-crafted slipcase for storage and display produced by BindTech

The books are in MINT condition and still in the original publisher’s shrinkwrap.

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