GAY, JOHN (1685-1732). Fables. By the late Mr. Gay. The Fourth Edition. 2 volumes.

Fables. By the late Mr. Gay. The Fourth Edition. 2 volumes.

London, Printed for J. Tonson and J. Watts, 1733 (first vol.) and J. and P. Knapton and T. Cox, 1751 (2nd vol.) Cont. leather, gilted spines with titles. Titlepage with engr. vignette, (12), 194 and 51 half-page copper engravings (W. Kent, J. Wootton inv. – P. Fourdrinier, G. Van der Gucht, B. Baron sculp.).; titlepage with engr. vignette, engr. frontispiece, (6), 155 pp. and 16 full page copper engravings (H. Gravelot inv. – G. Scotin sculp). A few traces of use inside. Former owners' names on titlepages. All engravings in good condition. Overall a fine set.