The Subtyl Historyes and Fables of Esope. San Francisco: Grabhorn Press, 1930. Title-page illustration, plus 6 head-pieces and initials drawn and hand-illuminated by Valenti Angelo. Full morocco, spine gilt with raised bands. Touch of wear at corners. Provenance: Albert Sperisen (bookplate). LIMITED EDITION, no 44 of a total of 200 copies signed by the illuminator. This edition follows that of William Caxton in 1483. GB 142.
The Subtyl Historyes and Fables of Esope. San Francisco: Grabhorn Press, 1930. Title-page illustration, plus 6 head-pieces and initials drawn and hand-illuminated by Valenti Angelo. Full morocco, spine gilt with raised bands. Touch of wear at corners. Provenance: Albert Sperisen (bookplate). LIMITED EDITION, no 44 of a total of 200 copies signed by the illuminator. This edition follows that of William Caxton in 1483. GB 142.
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