Objects of Desire
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:00AM EST
Lot 184
MOORE, Edward. Fables for the Female Sex.
Estimate: $80 - $120
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
MOORE, Edward (1712-1757). Fables for the Female Sex. Third Edition.
Publisher: J. Lister, London. MDCCLXVI [1766].
8vo. Full leather bound, raised spine. Red ruled and gilt title. Gilt border on boards.
Frontispiece, 173 pp., 16 plates.
H: 8 1/8 W: 5 1/4 D: 1 1/4 in.
Poor. Front board detached. Bumps, scuffs, and scratches on covers and spine. Losses to spine and corners. Slight foxing throughout. Cloth bookmark commensurate with age.
Bookplates: "Thomas Foley of Great Witley Cour in the County of Worcester Esq." on front interior board, and "John A. Davidson" on back interior board.
Publisher: J. Lister, London. MDCCLXVI [1766].
8vo. Full leather bound, raised spine. Red ruled and gilt title. Gilt border on boards.
Frontispiece, 173 pp., 16 plates.
H: 8 1/8 W: 5 1/4 D: 1 1/4 in.
Condition
Bookplates: "Thomas Foley of Great Witley Cour in the County of Worcester Esq." on front interior board, and "John A. Davidson" on back interior board.
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.
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