Signed by Stephen Gooden, 1/525

Heading: (Gooden, Stephen, illustrator)
Author: Aesop
Title: Aesop's Fables
Place Published: London
Publisher:George C. Harrap
Date Published: 1936
Description:

Engraved title page and 11 copper-engraved plates, plus numerous large historiated initials, all after Stephen Gooden. 25.4x18 cm (10x7"), full vellum ruled , lettered, and ornamented in gilt; top edge gilt, others uncut, marbled endpapers; original pink marbled slipcase with paper printed spine label. Limited Edition, no. 168 of 525 copies, signed by the illustrator.

Beautiful tight copy with the stunning art deco illustrations of Gooden. Signed by Gooden at the colophon.
Condition Report: Small splits at slipcase corners with other light wear; a few light stains to vellum, else fine.