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The Fables of Jean de la Fontaine: The Admirable Crichton
by Gooden, Stephen
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London: William Heinemann, 1931. One of a small number of proofs issued separately from the book. Original proof, final state, signed and dated by the artist, of this line engraving for the Heinemann edition of Fontaine, translated by Sir Edward Marsh. 1 vols. 3 3/4 x 3 inches, plus margins. Very faint foxing, mostly in margin, else fine. Gooden, Stephen. One of a small number of proofs issued separately from the book. Original proof, final state, signed and dated by the artist, of this line engraving for the Heinemann edition of Fontaine, translated by Sir Edward Marsh. 1 vols. 3 3/4 x 3 inches, plus margins. Original Proof Engraving by Gooden for Fontaine's Fables. A fine proof of the vignette appearing in Volume II, page 214.
This highly praised two-volume edition of Fontaine was limited to 525 copies. Campbell Dodgson 91
This highly praised two-volume edition of Fontaine was limited to 525 copies. Campbell Dodgson 91
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- Title
- The Fables of Jean de la Fontaine: The Admirable Crichton
- Author
- Gooden, Stephen
- Format/Binding
- Original proof, final state, signed and dated by the artist, of this line engraving for the Heinemann edition of Fontaine, trans
- Book Condition
- Used - Very faint foxing, mostly in margin, else fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- One of a small number of proofs issued separately from the book
- Publisher
- William Heinemann
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1931
- Keywords
- British
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