Henry Rowe — Fables in Verse

London, J. J. Stockdale, 1810 . First edition. Leather. The uncommon first edition of Henry Rowe's charmingly illustrated volume of verse fables. An uncommon first edition, in a straight grain morocco binding, with gilt detailing. Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece and twenty-nine woodcut plates. Collated, complete.One of two volumes of verse poetry by Rowe, who was the Rector of Ringshall in Suffolk, where he lived in poverty.With the inscription 'Alderman, Exeter Hall, Oxford, J. C. Hayward' to the front free endpaper.The plates are sometimes attributed to Thomas or John Bewick. In a straight grain morocco binding, with gilt detailing. Rubbing to back strip, joints and boards. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, but clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .