LA FONTAINE (Jean de)
Fables; followed by Adonis, poem. Stereotype edition. Paris, De l'Imprimerie de P. Didot l'aîné, An VII. 2 volumes in-12, long-grained green morocco, framed floral garland, ornate smooth spine, interior roulette, gilt edges (period binding).
Beautifully printed using the stereotype process invented by Firmin Didot in 1795, in association with Herhan.
Copy on wove paper, in an elegant Directoire period binding.
Numerous light brown spots. Small dent on one cover, one corner dulled, spine very slightly faded.
