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Antiquarian. Mr. Gay - Fables. In two volumes. Volume I - London: Printed for J. Tonson and J.

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Antiquarian. Mr. Gay - Fables. In two volumes. Volume I - London: Printed for J. Tonson and J.

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Antiquarian. Mr. Gay - Fables. In two volumes. Volume I - London: Printed for J. Tonson and J. Watts, 1733. 4th edition. Volume II - London: Printed for J. And P. Knapton, 1755. 5th edition. Both Illustrated. Contemporary full calf, front board of volume I detached. (2)

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