Lot 939: Estimate £70-£100
Gay, John - 'The Fables of Mr. John Gay', published by T. Wilson and R. Spence, York, 1806, illustrated by Thomas Bewick, original calf boards with repairs, bears bookplates, 8vo, also a similar volume published 1811, with later protective slip case. (2)
Condition report
1806 volume - bears B.W.Waters and Gordon Thaxter Banks bookplates, ink inscription to front end paper (detached). Some ghosting from frontispiece engraving to title page. Hinge split internally. Covers worn and repaired.
1811 volume - bears BWW bookplate. Ghost image to title page. Tear to front end paper. Hinge split externally, boards worn and knocked.
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