- The Earliest English Version of the Fables of Bidpai

London, David Nutt, 1888. Paperback. A scarce limited edition reprint of Thomas North's translation of the 'Panchatantra', an illustrated work in the original dust wrapper. A limited edition, one of 550 unnumbered copies.In the original dust wrapper over plain paper wraps.Illustrated with a frontispiece, one folding genealogy, and one plate. Collated, complete. This volume reprints the earliest available English translation of the 'Panchatantra', being Thomas North's 1570 translation, originally published as 'The Morall Philosophie of Doni&apos.'Panchatantra' is a collection of ancient Indian interrelated animal fables, written in Sanskrit in verse and prose, told in a frame story. Part of David Nutt's 'Bibliotheque de Carabus' series. This series published reprints of scarce fifteenth and sixteenth works, providing a unique look at early modern literature. A total of ten volumes were published in the series, seven of which are present here.Bookplate of Paul Quick Karkeek to the front paste down. In the original publisher's paper wraps, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart, with light spots and age-toning to the wraps. Bookplate to the front paste down. Spots to the endpapers. Dust wrapper is a little edge worn and rubbed. Spine is age-toned. Light handling marks and spots to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed.

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