Jean de La Fontaine / Henri Regnier.. - Oeuvres de J. de La Fontaine. Fables & Contes et nouvelles. Nouvelle édition revue ... - 1887
No. 61015035
Beautiful hardbound set of the first 6 volumes of this excellent critical edition, carefully printed. Volume 1 of the second printing. Volumes 2 to 6 of the first printing on laid paper. Complete set of the fables (books 1 to 3) and the tales (books 4 to 6). Volumes 7 (theatre) to 11 are missing.
Decorative set, matching eggplant three-quarter bindings, smooth spines adorned with gilded stamping. Gilded top edges.
Book published in the famous "Les grands écrivains de la France" collection.
Author: Jean de La Fontaine
Title: Oeuvres de J. de La Fontaine. Nouvelle édition revue sur les plus anciennes impressions et les autographes, et augmentée de notices, de notes, d'un lexique... etc., par M. Henri Regnier..
Publisher,E:Paris, L. Hachette, 1921 & 1892 1890 1887 (books I to VI)
Condition: Nicely preserved set, tight bindings, the leather is aged, sunned on the spine with rubbing, scratches and small abrasions. Fresh interiors, with some scattered foxing in volumes 2 to 6.
Object
Book
Number of Books
6
Subject
Literature, No Reserve Price
Author/ Illustrator
Jean de La Fontaine / Henri Regnier..
Book Title
Oeuvres de J. de La Fontaine. Fables & Contes et nouvelles. Nouvelle édition revue ...
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1887
Edition
1st Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
568
Dimensions
22.5×14 cm