
Description
by JOHN GAY
London; 1820
Illustrated
Original leather binding, lacks spine (taped)
Marbled endpapers
Minor foxing
Text in English
Size: 3 by 4 3/4=
Reserve: $48.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Buyer's Premium
20%
1820 FABLES by JOHN GAY antique in ENGLISH illustrated
Estimate $60-$70
Starting Price
$20
1 bidder is watching this item
LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection
Vetted auction houses
Secure, online bidding
Returns guaranteed for misrepresented listings
Dedicated support when you need it
Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
Mar 19, 2026 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
TOP



















![1790-91 BOTANIC GARDEN by ERASMUS DARWIN antique ILLUSTRATED by WILLIAM BLAKE: Title: 1790-91 BOTANIC GARDEN by ERASMUS DARWIN antique ILLUSTRATED by WILLIAM BLAKE Description: [Darwin, Erasmus] The Botanic Garden; A Poem, in Two Parts. Part I. Containing the Economy of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/410797/228356820_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1773957678&width=181)





![1634 ILLUSTRATED EMBLEM BOOK by Francis Quarles ANTIQUE in ENGLISH: Title: 1634 ILLUSTRATED EMBLEM BOOK by Francis Quarles ANTIQUE in ENGLISH Description: [Quarles , Francis] EMBLEM BOOK Lacks title (c. 1634) Original blind-ruled calf, new spine (rebacked) with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/410797/228356828_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1773957678&width=181)