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395 - La Fontaine, J. de. Contes et nouvelles en vers. 2 vols. (OO), 1777. XIV, 200, 13 pages (Avis au relieur); VII, 286 pages. With 2 engraved title pages, 2 title and 44 text vignettes, engraved portrait of the author by Macret after Rigault and Ficquet, and 80 copperplate engravings. Modern red morocco bindings in the style of the period with rich ornamental gilt spines, title page, 2 floral cover borders, gilt edges and inner edges, gilt edges, and comb-marbled endpapers and cardboard slipcases with matching coverings (slipcases slightly rubbed).
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La Fontaine, J. de. Contes et nouvelles en vers. 2 vols. (OO), 1777. XIV, 200, 13 pages (Avis au relieur); VII, 286 pages. With 2 engraved title pages, 2 title and 44 text vignettes, engraved portrait of the author by Macret after Rigault and Ficquet, and 80 copperplate engravings. Modern red morocco bindings in the style of the period with rich ornamental gilt spines, title page, 2 floral cover borders, gilt edges and inner edges, gilt edges, and comb-marbled endpapers and cardboard slipcases with matching coverings (slipcases slightly rubbed). Sander 1049; Cohen/R. 571f.- A handsome imitation of the 1762 edition 'Fermiers Généraux', however, contrary to Cohen/Ricci and Sander, not 'avec texte encadré'.- The bookbinding instructions with minimal damp-proof margin in the wide white outer margin.
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Auction 100 (Art & Books)Auction house
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