GAY, John. Fables. London: T. Heptinstall, 1796. Frontispiece, additional title with engraved portrait, 51 engraved illustrations by Thomas & John Bewick. [Bound with:] The Elegant Edition of the Fables… with the Life of the Author. 2 vols. in 1, 12mo (142 x 81mm.) Vignette title to second part, 16 engraved illustrations by Thomas & John Bewick. (Browning, occasional spotting.) Contemporary straight-grain red morocoo, g.e. (rubbing to extremities). - And seventeen more volumes (including Edward Moore's 'Fables for the Female Sex', 1781, 12mo) (18).Buyer’s Premium 24.5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge of 5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price.