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THE FABLES of LA FONTAINE 1870's Gustave dore
The Fables Of La Fontaine. Translated into english verse by Walter Thornbury. With illustrations by Gustave Dore. Publisher: Cassell, Petter, And Galpin. London And New York. Undated (1870s/80s).  86 full-page illustrations. LXiv pp +  839pp. Front pages contain, -  An essay of the life and works of Jean De La Fontaine. - The Life Of Aesop, The Phrygian. - Dedication To Monseigneur The Dauphin. - Preface. - To Monseigneur The Dauphin.........Expertly restored and rebound using original spine and boards half-leather, 5 raised bands on gilt decorated spine.Text block tight, internal pages very clean although some age toning/dulling to the pages,  no owners marks. Large heavy book ,size 12.5 x 10in.

THE FABLES of LA FONTAINE 1870's Gustave dore

SKU: LavallinsRB0077
£180.00Price

  • Published by:

    Cassell, Petter & Galpin

  • Date Published:

    c1870s

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