Jean de La Fontaine / C. A. Walckenaer (notes) - Fables de La Fontaine - 1826
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Fables de La Fontaine, Nouvelle édition revised with notes by C. A. Walckenaer, in two complete volumes (Vol I: 264 pages; Vol II: 370 pages) published in Paris by Nepveu & L. de Bure in 1826, in original French, with dark blue full leather binding, gilt-decorated and blind-stamped boards and spine, marbled endpapers, gilt edges, a frontispiece and twelve engravings, and in good condition despite rubbing, wear to boards and spine and foxing throughout.
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Fables de La Fontaine. Nouvelle édition. revue et accompagnée de notes par C. A. Walckenaer. 2 volumes, complete – Jean de La Fontaine / C. A. Walckenaer (notes)
Paris: Chez Nepveu & L. de Bure, 1826. 2 volumes, Vol I: cxxx, 264 pages, Vol II: 370 pages. 20.5cm x 12.5cm. Hardcover with dark blue full leather binding, gilt decorated and blind stamped boards, gilt decorated and lettered spine, marbled endpapers and all gilt edges. New and revised edition with a frontispiece depicting de La Fontaine and 12 beautiful engravings.
Rubbing, bumping and wear to the boards and spine. Tanning to the front board and spine, especially on the second volume. Pencil markings and pen inscription in both of the front flyleaves in the first volume and pencil markings in the front flyleaves of the second volume. Foxing and spotting throughout. The text and illustrations are clear, and the binding is tight. Overall, a handsome set in good condition,
Fables de La Fontaine. Nouvelle édition. revue et accompagnée de notes par C. A. Walckenaer. 2 volumes, complete – Jean de La Fontaine / C. A. Walckenaer (notes)
Paris: Chez Nepveu & L. de Bure, 1826. 2 volumes, Vol I: cxxx, 264 pages, Vol II: 370 pages. 20.5cm x 12.5cm. Hardcover with dark blue full leather binding, gilt decorated and blind stamped boards, gilt decorated and lettered spine, marbled endpapers and all gilt edges. New and revised edition with a frontispiece depicting de La Fontaine and 12 beautiful engravings.
Rubbing, bumping and wear to the boards and spine. Tanning to the front board and spine, especially on the second volume. Pencil markings and pen inscription in both of the front flyleaves in the first volume and pencil markings in the front flyleaves of the second volume. Foxing and spotting throughout. The text and illustrations are clear, and the binding is tight. Overall, a handsome set in good condition,
Details
Number of Books
2
Subject
Illustrated, Literature
Book Title
Fables de La Fontaine
Author/ Illustrator
Jean de La Fontaine / C. A. Walckenaer (notes)
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1826
Height
20.5 cm
Edition
Subsequent edition
Width
12.5 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Paris: Chez Nepveu & L. de Bure
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
634
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