Tale of Tails: Ten Fables

Title

en_US Tale of Tails: Ten Fables

Description

en_US This is a hardbound book (hard cover)

en_US #200 of 200

Ronald Duncan

Creator

en_US Duncan, Ronald See all items with this value

Contributor

en_US Bratby, John

Date

2019-01-28T20:29:46Z

2018-09

en_US 1975

Date Available

2019-01-28T20:29:46Z

Date Issued

en_US 1975

Abstract

en_US Here is a lovely set of ten short stories, each with a colored full-page illustration. This copy is numbered #200 of 200 and signed by both the author and the illustrator. The covers are black morocco, with a spine lettered in gilt and the front cover graced by a gilt version of Bratby's most dramatic design from "The Tale of Tails" on 69. Though the title-page lists 1975 as the date of publication, the colophon indicates that the work begun in 1974 was concluded in 1976. The colophon also declares that the book is printed on handmade paper made by Timothy Powell of Sheepstor, Devon. The title-page is done attractively in red and black. I read and enjoyed the first two stories. The first presents a monkey and elephant who daydream of going into business but find all their dreams failing. The second describes two flowers who must learn through experience to treasure what they offer. There is a list of subscribers at the rear; with all those subscribers, I am surprised that I found a copy of the book. Very good condition throughout. Not in Bodemann.

Identifier

en_US 11386 (Access ID)

uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10504/121165

Language

en_US eng

Publisher

en_US Elephant Press

en_US Cornwall, UK

Subject

en_US Ovr. PR6007.U53T3 1975 See all items with this value

Ronald Duncan See all items with this value

en_US Title Page Scanned See all items with this value