1818 Rare book in a beautiful binding - The Fables of Pilpay from ancient Indian and Persian wisdom. Illustrated.
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Author: Pilpay.
Title: The Fables of Pilpay.
Publisher: London, Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy; J. Booker; Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor, and Jones; Law and Whittaker; Rodwell and Martin; J. Walker, 1818.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 6.5" X 4".
Pages: xii-312 pages.
Binding: Very good contemporary full brown calf leather binding with gilt decorative details on the spine, including gilt lyre symbols (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with woodcut illustrations at the beginning of each fable, adding a visual charm to the moral lessons conveyed in the tales.
Estimate: (USD 350 - USD 500).
The book: The Fables of Pilpay has a rich heritage, reportedly stemming from ancient Indian and Persian wisdom literature. These fables, akin to Aesop's in style and moral depth, were esteemed throughout the East and later adopted into European literary culture. This edition captures the timeless appeal of these stories, as well as their historical significance as vehicles for ethical instruction and philosophical reflection.
The author: Pilpay, also known as Bidpai, is a legendary figure in folklore, said to be an advisor to an Indian king. Although his existence is uncertain, the fables attributed to him have been passed down through centuries, influencing storytelling and moral philosophy worldwide.