Title: Tales and Novels in Verse Author: La Fontaine, Jean de Place: Paris Publisher: J. Lemonnyer Date: 1883 Description: 2 volumes in 4. xiv, 131; [2], (133)-252; x, 162; [2], (163-334, [1] pp. 85 plates by Charles Eisen (8vo) 22.5x14 cm. (9x5½") three-quarter green morocco and marbled boards, spines gilt, top edges gilt. No.377 of 400 copies, this being one of 125 on Velin mecanique. Scarce edition, in English, reprinting one of the most famous French illustrated books of the 18th century. Lot Amendments Condition: Spines darkened, extremities rubbed; a few tissue guards torn; very good. Item number: 230967
Title: Tales and Novels in Verse Author: La Fontaine, Jean de Place: Paris Publisher: J. Lemonnyer Date: 1883 Description: 2 volumes in 4. xiv, 131; [2], (133)-252; x, 162; [2], (163-334, [1] pp. 85 plates by Charles Eisen (8vo) 22.5x14 cm. (9x5½") three-quarter green morocco and marbled boards, spines gilt, top edges gilt. No.377 of 400 copies, this being one of 125 on Velin mecanique. Scarce edition, in English, reprinting one of the most famous French illustrated books of the 18th century. Lot Amendments Condition: Spines darkened, extremities rubbed; a few tissue guards torn; very good. Item number: 230967
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