Lot no. 226
LA FONTAINE, Jean de (1621-1695). Fables choisies. Paris: Conard, 1930-33.
Charming edition in an elegant period binding attributed to Grégoire Levitsky, illustrated with a portrait of the author drawn and engraved by Baudier, 12 decorative compositions by Pierre de Laprade, and 250 headpieces by Edmond Malassis and Fred-Money, all wood-engraved in colour by Paul and André Baudier.
3 volumes, 8vo (203 x 145mm). One of 80 copies printed on papier du Japon. Bound in dark half morocco, boards ruled in gilt, allegorical mosaic design to spines t depicting scenes from the fables, gilt edges, housed in slipcases. (3)
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