Jean de la fontaine - Fables choisies, mises en vers - 6
Jean de la fontaine - Fables choisies, mises en vers par monsieur J. de la fontaine. Avec figures. - Amsterdam, J. van Gulik, volumes in 6 bindings - XXIV + ( plates / ( plates + ( plates / ( plates / portrait + XLIV + plates / IV + plates pp. - originalpublisher’s bindings, spines with gold print, numbering and title vignettes - 21.5 x 13.5 cmCondition: good - neat original bindings; neat, clean and in general crisp paper (vol 1, 3 and 4 very clean, in vol 2 and 4 light moisture stain, vol 4 block somewhat loose), CompleteVolume 4 contains a description of the life of Fontaine (Vie De la Fontaine).Total provided with 275 (!!!) copper engravings by master engravers Punt (, vol 1 and 2) and Vinkeles (-, vol 3 to 6). All illustrations on thick quality paper with dark, sharp prints. Very detailed! Truly beautiful, real works of art!A feast for the eyes! Please study all the photos, and convince yourself.A valuable asset, collectors item! Read More