Original Printer’s Block ‘Aesop’s Fables’ (or ‘Tables’?)

Title

Original Printer’s Block ‘Aesop’s Fables’ (or ‘Tables’?)

Description

1930? Arts and Crafts Movement Metal Original Printer’s Block ‘Aesop’s Fables’ (or ‘Tables’?). 8.25” x 11.6” x 1”. $60 from John Briody through Ebay, July, ’25.

Reversing this printer’s block raises a question. “Fables” or “Tables”? A quick web search reveals several instances of “Aesop’s Tables.” And in either case, where might this have come from? What a curious piece! I put it with “Printed Material” because that is the closest category I can think of. The sweep of the calligraphy is lovely!

Date

1930?

Source

$60 from John Briody through Ebay, July, ’25.

Subject

Printed Materials See all items with this value

Printer's Plate See all items with this value