Books and Manuscripts: 19th and 20th Century
Books and Manuscripts: 19th and 20th Century
Lot Closed
July 20, 02:07 PM GMT
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Jean de La Fontaine
Contes de La Fontaine avec illustrations de Fragonard. Paris: J. Lemonnyer, 1883
2 volumes bound in 4, 4to (318 x 240mm.), LIMITED EDITION, NUMBER 57 OF 100 COPIES ON JAPON, half-titles, 100 engraved plates and vignettes in 2 states (bistre and black), near-contemporary tan morocco by Pagnant, spines with raised bands, extensively gilt, each housed in slipcase
A GOOD AND CLEAN COPY.
LITERATURE:
Rochambeau, Contes 178