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IMRAY, James, publisher. [JONES, Stephen (1763-1827)]. The Life and Adventures of a Fly supposed to have been written by himself. London: Whiting for James Imray, n.d. [circa 1805].
12o (122 x 79 mm). Engraved title-page with vignette and 7 full-page copperplate engravings, including frontispiece. Contemporary marbled wrappers; quarter roan folding case. Provenance: Susan Gibbs Ludlow (signature dated 1807 on front free endpaper).
The first edition of this amusing moral tale for children is thought to be the Newbery edition (circa 1789) with wood engravings by John Bewick. Gumuchian 3789.
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The first edition of this amusing moral tale for children is thought to be the Newbery edition (circa 1789) with wood engravings by John Bewick. Gumuchian 3789.