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[GODWIN, William (1756-1836), "Edward Baldwin". Fables Ancient and Modern. London: B.M'Millan for Thomas Hodgkins, [n.d. but 1805].
2 volumes, 12° (155 x 98mm). Engraved title vignettes and 71 headpieces. (Vol.I F7 small tear in upper margin, K4 & 5 almost detached.) Contemporary half tree calf, spines gilt with red morocco lettering-pieces (spines chipped at head), the two volumes in a single modern cloth slipcase. Provenance: partially erased inscription dated 1841.
FIRST EDITION. "This was the first publication of the Juvenile library formed under the inspiration of the second Mrs.Godwin with Thomas Hodgkins as manager and nominal proprietor in order to conceal the name of William Godwin": Osborne I,p.5. (2)
2 volumes, 12° (155 x 98mm). Engraved title vignettes and 71 headpieces. (Vol.I F7 small tear in upper margin, K4 & 5 almost detached.) Contemporary half tree calf, spines gilt with red morocco lettering-pieces (spines chipped at head), the two volumes in a single modern cloth slipcase. Provenance: partially erased inscription dated 1841.
FIRST EDITION. "This was the first publication of the Juvenile library formed under the inspiration of the second Mrs.Godwin with Thomas Hodgkins as manager and nominal proprietor in order to conceal the name of William Godwin": Osborne I,p.5. (2)