Francis Barlow (British, c.1626-1704) 'Aesop's Fables' Engraving Assortment

(46) 17th century items ...

Francis Barlow (British, c.1626-1704) 'Aesop's Fables' Engraving Assortment

(46) 17th century items including (41) plates from various editions of the book, each depicting a fable with text below, (2) title pages from 1665 and 1666 editions, a letter to the reader and another dedication letter, a table of contents and an introductory illustration; many of the plates matted, the rest loose, all unframed

Provenance: The Estate of George 'Yorgo' Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Property from: a Kalamazoo, Michigan estate

Height: 11 inches, Width: 7 1/4 inches (title page)

Condition: Very Good to Good, introductory illustration and a title page having losses, each of these mounted to backing paper; some sheets having toning; discoloration; creases; stains; scuffs; chipping; insect damage; all plates trimmed

Disclaimers: not all items examined individually; please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

Category: Fine Art > Prints

Estimated Sale Time: 12:16 pm CST

Shipping Status: Shipping Quote



Sales Tax: California (7.25%), Florida (6%), Georgia (8.5%), Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%)

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Last modified: June 9, 2022, 11:24 am

Condition: Very Good to Good, introductory illustration and a title page having losses, each of these mounted to backing paper; some sheets having toning; discoloration; creases; stains; scuffs; chipping; insect damage; all plates trimmed
Dimensions: 11 x 7.25 in