Aesop; Samuel Croxall — Aesop&Apos;S Fables

London, J. Booker, 1821. Leather. A scarce, pocket sized copy of this illustrated edition of Aesop's fables, with a preface from Samuel Croxall. Illustrated with upwards of one hundred and fifty emblematic engravings. A collection of the fables attributed to Aesop, a Greek fabulist and storyteller noted for his tales characterized by anthropomorphic animal characters. Many of the tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day. This collection includes titles such as: The Cock and the Jewel, The Frogs Desiring a King, and The Kite and the Pigeons, amongst others. With a preface from Samuel Croxall, an Anglican churchman, writer and translator, particularly noted for his edition of Aesop's Fables. Bound in full calf. Externally, sound with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Minor loss to the head of the spine and the spine label with marks to the boards. Hinges starting with the front free endpaper loosening slightly. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot. Contemporary ink inscriptions to the front endpaper. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .