Jean de La Fontaine; Gustave Doré - Fables de La Fontaine - 1868

Family edition, Grand Livre des Fables de La Fontaine, 1868, illustrated by Gustave Doré. Book in view of its age in good condition. Hardcover, gilt title in a triple blind-embossed frame on the front cover. Corners worn inward, faded color, gilding attenuated on the edges and the spine. Inside: no page missing. On page 15 small margin loss, page 391 bottom crease, pages 454 to 464 moisture marks more pronounced on pages 462 and 463. Presence of foxing on many pages; they do not affect reading of the fables. Engravings in good condition. The numerous photos try to reflect as best as possible the condition of the book. 864 pages Dimensions: 37.5 × 29 × 5.7 cm Weight: 4 kg 480 Careful packaging for shipping. Thank you in advance for your bids.

Estimate:£126.47

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