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Gay, John. Fables. By Mr. Gay. London: 1753

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1767 Poems on Several Occasions John Gay J and R Tonson: 1767 Poems on Several Occasions by Mr John Gay volume the first J and R Tonson London. Numerous illustrations. Approximately 6 7/8" by 4 1/8"

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Gay's Fables with Wm. Blake plates: Heading: (Blake, William, illustrator) Author: Gay, John Title: Fables by John Gay with a Life of the Author Place Published: London Publisher:Printed for John Stockdale Date Published: 1793<

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Two Sets of Books Including "Fables" (Two Volumes) and "The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling": Two Sets of Books Including "Fables" (Two Volumes) and "The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling" (Three Volumes)Gay, John. "Fables." Published by J. and R. Tonson and J. Wa

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1793 FABLES John Gay Illustrated William Blake ART English Literature Poems: 1793 FABLES John Gay Illustrated William Blake ART English Literature Poems John Gay was an 18th-century English poet and opera composer best known for his masterpiece The Beggars Opera. While he is m

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1729 Jonathan Swift Intelligencer John Gay Fables: 1729 Jonathan Swift Intelligencer John Gay Fables Alexander Pope Rare Book Lot A pairing of two Jonathan Swift works including ‘The Intelligencer’. This 18th-century periodical includes a variety

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LITERATURE & LEATHER BINDINGS: LITERATURE & LEATHER BINDINGS. - John GAY. The Beggar's Opera. London: Printed for Jon Watts, at the Printing-Office in Wild-Court, near Lincoln's-Inn-Fields. 1728. Small octavo (7 1/2 x 4 5/8 inches;

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1783 Fables of John Gay English Literature Poetry: 1783 Fables of John Gay English Literature Poetry Illustrated Thomas Bewick John Gay was an 18th-century English poet and opera composer best known for his masterpiece ‘The Beggar’s Opera’. Whil

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1922 BEGGAR'S OPERA by M. JOHN GAY antique LIMITED EDITION # 103 ILLUSTRATED: BEGGAR'S OPERA by M. JOHN GAY Limited edition, numbered copy (# 103) Illustrated London: Published for Daniel O'Connor, 1922 very good condition, minor wear of the binding Size 8 by 11 1/4" Reserve: $

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18th C Leather English Plays Beggar's Opera: A leather volume of English plays from the 18th century including “The Beggar’s Opera”, written by Mr. gay, with music and engraved frontis, printed for W. Strahan, London, 1777. Four others. Fi

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Pope and Gay, Three Hours After Marriage: [Gay, John; Pope, Alexander; Arbuthnot, John.] THREE HOURS AFTER MARRIAGE. London: Bernard Lintot, 1717. 12mo. [8], 80, [4] pp., including half-title at front and epilogue and ad leaves at rear. Disbo

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FABLES ANCIENT AND MODERN, JOHN DRYDEN, 1721.: "Fables Ancient and Modern; Translated into Verse, from Homer, Ovid, Boccace, and Chaucer: with Original Poems, by Mr. Dryden". Printed on laid paper in London for Jacob Tonson, at Shakespear's Head o

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Rare 1716 First Edition John Gay Trivia: Or, The Art of: Rare 1716 First Edition John Gay Trivia: Or, The Art of Walking. Printed for Bernard Lintott. Bound by Riviere and Son. Bearing the bookplate of Laurentii Currie and of a later collector. Size: Octavo

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John Gay. Beggar's Opera Libretto Dated 1729: John Gay. Beggar's Opera Libretto Dated 1729. From the title page: The beggar's Opera As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Lincolns-inn Fields. Provenance: Private estate collection.

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Assembled Antique Books: 18th and 19th century, three-quarter and full leather bindings, various titles including poems by Matthew Prior 1713, poems by John Gay, and others. Incomplete, covers loose, shelf wear, bruises, mark

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(3) RPPC LION AND BIG CAT CIRCUS TAMERS, ONE IDENTIFIED: (3) RPPC LION AND BIG CAT CIRCUS TAMERS, ONE IDENTIFIED AS PETER TAYLOR, OTHER IS MR. GAY & PLUTO, FROM ESTATE POSTCARD COLLECTION OF ANTHONY "TONY" BASILE, OF ALBANY, NEW YORK.

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NINE 18TH CENTURY POETICAL WORKS VOLUMES.: Group of nine Poetical Works volumes. Includes works of Dr. John Donne, Edmund Spenser, John Milton, Geoff Chaucer, Mark Akenside, Thomas Gray, Edmund Waller, and John Gay. All printed on laid paper a

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Gay, John. Fables. By Mr. Gay. London: 1753

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Gay, John. Fables. By Mr. Gay. London: Printed for J. and R. Tonson and J. Watts, 1753. Seventh edition. Quarter leather over marbled boards. Vignettes in text. 8vo. Spine rubbed, overall very good condition.

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Gay, John. Fables. By Mr. Gay. London: 1753

Name: Gay, John. Fables. By Mr. Gay. London: 1753
SKU: 11383317
Price: 2000 USD
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