easton press AESOP'S FABLES
Illustrated by Arthur RACKHAM

this Deluxe Edition is strictly limited to 1,200 hand numbered copies
The 1912 Aesop's Fables featured new translations of over 180 short tales - including The Grasshopper and the Ants, The Dog in the Manger, The Fox and the Grapes, The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, and The Lion and the Mouse - classics of wit, imagination, and nuanced insight into timeless human quandaries and foibles:
1. A meticulous re-creation of the pristine 1912 original text, complete with the 1912 typography, embellishments, spacious design.
2. Re-created Rackham's 13 watercolors on full-page plates hand-tipped into the volume and includes all of the original edition's 51 black & white drawings
3. The spine features 22kt gold accents and title inlays and a reproduction of the original 1912 design
4. a custom-crafted slipcase featuring a Rackham illustration, reproduced in green and gold
5. measured by 8 5/8" x 11 5/8", 256pp

out-of-print, do not miss out this good deal

Copyright by The Easton Press
• hubbed spine, bound in premium full leathers
  
• distinctive cover design, beautiful illustrations
  
• handsome, readable typefaces, permanent satin ribbon page marker
  
• elegant gilded page edges, endsheets of rich mabled pattern
  
• thread-sewn pages for durability and strength, long-lasting high quality, acid-neutral paper
  

CONDITION DESCRIPTION: The book is in like new and unread condition: binding is tight, gold page edging still shiny, beautiful bright endleaves and satin ribbon page marker. It will make a great addition to any library.

SHIPPING / HANDLING: Book(s) will be handled/packed very safely, and shipped via USPS media mail with delivery confirmation.