Francis Barlow (British, c.1626-1704) 'Aesop's Fables' Engraving Assortment(46) 17th century items including (41) plates from various editions of the book, each depicting a fable with text below, (2) title pages from 1665 and 1666 editions, a letter to the reader and another dedication letter, a table of contents and an introductory illustration; many of the plates matted, the rest loose, all unframed
Provenance: The Estate of George 'Yorgo' Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000
Property from: a Kalamazoo, Michigan estate
Height: 11 inches, Width: 7 1/4 inches (title page)
Category: Fine Art > Prints
Estimated Sale Time: 12:16 pm CST
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Height: 11.00
Width: 7.25
Condition
Very Good to Good, introductory illustration and a title page having losses, each of these mounted to backing paper; some sheets having toning; discoloration; creases; stains; scuffs; chipping; insect damage; all plates trimmed; Disclaimers: not all items examined individually; please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present