Aesop; Marcus Ward — The Jackdaw & Peacock & Other Fables

London, Marcus Ward & Co LTD, c1874. Paperback. A very scarce volume of six fables of Aesop, accompanied by colourful plates. A very scarce work.A lovely volume of fables by Aesop, adapted in to "easy words for children". Including 'The Jackdaw in Peacock's Feathers', 'The Basket of Eggs', 'The Dog and Shadow', 'The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing', 'The Two Pots', and 'The Conceited Crow&apos.Complete with six colour plates.Ward was a leading Irish publisher who was known for their colour lithography, for which they won a medal at the 1851 Great Exhibition. The illustrations have no artist signature besides that of the publisher. One of the sons of the business, John Ward, was a watercolour painter.Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the University of Cambridge Libraries. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, a little edge worn, with a few small closed tears and chips. Light handling marks and spots to the wraps. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the front wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with scattered spots. Good . Ill.: Marcus Ward & Co Ltd. Good .