[CAXTON, William] AESOP

The History and Fables of Aesop. Translated and printed by William Caxton, 1484

London, The Scolar Press, 1976 (facsimile edition)/ 1484.

Quarto, [iv], 142 (facsimile) leaves with numerous illustrations (after the original woodcuts).

Oatmeal cloth with a leather title-label on the spine; a fine copy.

Number 229 of a limited edition of 500 copies. 'This is the first facsimile edition of Caxton's "Fables of Esope", 1484 (STC 175). It reproduces (original size) the unique perfect copy of the work in the Royal Library at Windsor Castle.' The introduction, new to this edition, is by Edward Hodnett.

Item #144206

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