LA FONTAINE (Jean de). Fables. Paris, Debure & Nepveu, 1826. 2 volumes in-8, red calf, double fillet and gilt corner fleurons, large cold-engraved cathedral plate on covers, smooth spine decorated with cold motifs, inner lace, gilt edges (Thouvenin). New edition, revised and with notes by C.-A. Walckenaer. It is illustrated with 2 portrait-frontispices and 6 out-of-text figures finely engraved on metal after Tony Johannot. Superb cathedral binding signed by Joseph Thouvenin, very fresh. From the library of Marie Costa de Beauregard, with bookplate. Minor scattered foxing, minor rubbing to spines. Rochambeau, n°362.