Fables of Lafontaine - 1877
| Author: | la Fontaine / J.Desandre et W.H.Freeman |
| Full Title: |
Fables de J. de la Fontaine. Illustrees de 100 Gravures...Avec des notes et une preface par Decembre Alonnier |
| Published |
Paris: Bernardin-Bechet, 1877 |
A
late 19th century signed green cloth binding. Smooth spine w/ gilt title, cloth
split at spine ends. Front board w/ central gilt binder's logo: "Carl
Schoenhof / Foregin Books /
Mostly
clean internally w/ light scattered soiling confined mostly to the page edges.
Contains approximately one hundred charming illustrations from woodcut.
Illustrations, all within the text block, depict scenes from Fontaine's fables
and tales. Frontis depicts Fontaine.
In VG+ condition, overall. Appears to be an uncommon printing of Fontaine's fables w/ illustrations.
Book measures c. 4" x 6". 380 pp.
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| Item #: | B2664 |
| Item Title: | Fables de J. de la Fontaine |
| Price ($US, shipping not incl.): | SOLD |
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