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Quarter bound hardcover with marbled paper and leather spine. The title is vaguely visible, written in ink on the spine. The edges are marbled. The corners are bumped and the contents show minor foxing. Overall in good state. 8,8 x 13,8 cm, [11] 6-216 pp. The book is illustrated with ten engravings and etchings concerning the fables of La Fontaine which are depicted in pairs. Except for the frontispiece and the vignette under the title. A funny remark is that the title page is printed as if it was the third edition. An added title page reveals that it concerns the fourth edition. The book is signed with 'Van Leeuwen 1830'. l This French version of the fables of La Fontaine is published in Paris as a study book for young people to educate them in morality. B2366
Galerie des enfants ou les motifs d'une noble emulation by Jumel, J.C
by Jumel, J.C
Galerie des enfants ou les motifs d'une noble emulation
by Jumel, J.C
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Alexis Eymery. Hardcover. Good. Paris, 1813. 12mo, quarter polished calf over marbled paper, 291 pp. A quite good copy with bright, excellent contents. Superficial cracks to hinge, some discoloration to paper on boards and general shelfwear. With six plates. First edition.
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Choix de fables de la Fontaine, precede d' une notice sur sa vie, et suivi de petits dialogues propres à faire sentir aux enfans les beautes de l' apologue, par J.C. Jumel. Fourth edition, Paris, d'Alexis Eymery, 1820.
by La Fontaine, Jean de / J.C. Jumel
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Lisse, Netherlands
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