LA FONTAINE (Jean de). 
Fables […]. With a new literary and grammatical commentary, dedicated to the King by Ch. NODIER. Paris: Alexis Eymery, Bookseller; Printed by P. Didot, the Elder, 1818. 2 volumes, in-8°, red long-grain morocco, with gold and blind-stamped serrated scrolls framing the covers, smooth decorated spine, gilt edges (contemporary binding).

An engraved portrait of the author after Hyacinthe RIGAUD & twelve engraved plates after BERGERET.
Two covers stained; foxing; marginal water stains on one plate.
Rochambeau, 90.
COPY IN RED MOROCCO LEATHER DECORATED WITH LA FONTAINE’S FABLES, COMMENTED ON BY CHARLES NODIER.
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Lot no. 214

LA FONTAINE (Jean de). Fables […]. With a new literary and grammatical commentary, dedicated to the King by Ch. NODIER. Paris: Alexis Eymery, Bookseller; Printed by P. Didot, the Elder, 1818. 2 volumes, in-8°, red long-grain morocco, with gold and blind-stamped serrated scrolls framing the covers, smooth decorated spine, gilt edges (contemporary binding). An engraved portrait of the author after Hyacinthe RIGAUD & twelve engraved plates after BERGERET. Two covers stained; foxing; marginal water stains on one plate. Rochambeau, 90. COPY IN RED MOROCCO LEATHER DECORATED WITH LA FONTAINE’S FABLES, COMMENTED ON BY CHARLES NODIER.

Estimate
€400 - €500
Buyer's premium
30%
LA FONTAINE (Jean de). Fables […]. With a new literary and grammatical commentary, dedicated to the King by Ch. NODIER. Paris: Alexis Eymery, Bookseller; Printed by P. Didot, the Elder, 1818. 2 volumes, in-8°, red long-grain morocco, with gold and blind-stamped serrated scrolls framing the covers, smooth decorated spine, gilt edges (contemporary binding). An engraved portrait of the author after Hyacinthe RIGAUD & twelve engraved plates after BERGERET. Two covers stained; foxing; marginal water stains on one plate. Rochambeau, 90. COPY IN RED MOROCCO LEATHER DECORATED WITH LA FONTAINE’S FABLES, COMMENTED ON BY CHARLES NODIER.
Sale Tuesday 10 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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