The Fables of La Fontaine

by La Fontaine Jean De - Translated By Walter Thornbury

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London and New York: Cassell, Petter and Galpin . Published circa 1876 based on owner inscription. A splendid, late 19th Century binding rebacked. Full pebble morocco with heavy bevelled boards and blindstamped lines and corner scrolls on the boards. The thick spine has gilt tile and gilt lines on the panels between the raised bands. All edges gilt. Elaborate gilt dentilles, with slight edgewear. The illustrations of the fables are wonderful. Pages lxiv, 839. Includes a 15 page bio sketch of La Fortaine, 18 page bio sketch of Aesop and an elaborate dedication of Louis, Dauphin of France (who was 6 years old when this was first published in 1668. . . Full-Leather. Near Fine. Illus. by Profuse Woodcut Engravings By Gustave Dore. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

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