LA FONTAINE (Jean de).

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LA FONTAINE (Jean de).
Fables. Edition illustrated by J. David, accompanied by a historical note and notes, by le Bon Walckenaer. Paris, Aubrée, s.d. (1837-38). Two large volumes in-8, contemporary binding in blue half calf, smooth spines nicely decorated throughout with rocaille irons with bird motifs, speckled edges. First edition. Two coloured frontispieces with gold highlights, steel-engraved portrait by Choubard, here printed on chine collé, and about 400 woodcut vignettes in the text A beautiful copy, completely free of foxing, in a delightful period binding. It is enriched by the suite of 12 engraved titles and 12 vignettes published at a later date (see previous issue). Small marginal stain on one leaf of volume II. Spine very slightly faded.
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