Lot n° 47
Estimation :
5000 - 6000
EUR
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Result
: 6 500EUR
LAFONTAINE (Jean de). Fables choisies, mises en vers. ÀParis - Lot 47
LAFONTAINE (Jean de). Fables choisies, mises en vers. ÀParis, chez Denys Thierry, 1668. In-4, (56)-284-(2)pp. emerald morocco, ribbed spine, filleted edges, gilt inner lace, gilt edges, edged slipcase; spine tarnished, slipcase a little rubbed; 11ff. with restored tears affecting some letters, 16ff. with restored tears without missing, some soiling notably on the last page (M.Godillot).
First edition. Copy with hardback f.o2.
Famous copper-engraved illustration by François Chauveau, including 119vignettes in the text, i.e. the dedicatee's coat-of-arms in the title, and 118 mainly animal scenes.
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