THREE HUNDRED AESOP’S literally translated from the Greek

In very good condition 1890s edition in publisher’s cloth featuring gilt lettering and scarce design to front and spine. Minor shelf wear to corners, edges and spine ends. A few slight spots to front and rear boards. End papers and flyleaves clean, a little age toned. A very sound copy. Over 100 charming illustrations throughout by Harrison Weir. 4 full page colour plates including the frontispiece which features a full page colour illustration titled The Dog and the Shadow. Internally leaves very slightly spotted in part. Underlined and annotated in pencil by previous owner occasionally to first half. Creases to page corners where once turned down. Printed by Richard Clay and Sons Ltd Suffolk. 220 pp. plus index. 4 pp. collated and complete.