The Subtyl Historyes and Fables of Esope
- Item:
- Grabhorn Press Book
- Title:
- The Subtyl Historyes and Fables of Esope
- Author:
- Aesop
- Artist:
- Valenti Angelo
- Printer:
- Grabhorn Press
- Place of Printing:
- San Francisco, CA
- Date of Printing:
- 1930
- Format:
- 9.5 x 6.5 inches
- Language:
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Author and Commentators
Aesop (ca. 620-564 B.C.). Greek noted for his fables
William Caxton (ca. 1422-1490). English merchant, translator, writer and printer.
Artist
Valenti Angelo (1897-1982). Born in Italy, he immigrated to the U.S.A. in 1905. Angelo is best know for his numerous book illustrations.
The Book
Aesop’s fables translated out of French by William Caxton. Approximately 168 pages. Initials and decorations by Valenti Angelo. There was a decorated initial for each tale. #64 of 200. Signed by Edwin Grabhorn.
Contents
Six chapters containing 114 fables.