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LOT #140
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
Estimate: $300 - $500
Hammer Price: $150
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
Dimensions: 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
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Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)