The Fables of La Fontaine
New York, London and Paris: Cassell & Company, Limited, Circa 1880s. Quarto, fine binding by Bennett of New York of blue morocco with gilt borders, gilt fleur-de-lis illustration to covers, spine in six compartments with gilt lettering and decoration, gilt text block edges, marbled endpapers, original cover bound in on front pastedown, illustrated throughout by Gustave Dore. A lovely finely bound copy. Bit of staining to covers, front joint worn and tender, discoloration and staining to rear pastedown. Item #15188
Price: $750.00
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