1846 FABLES of Jean de FONTAINE French Literature Aesop Illustrated 24 Plates

1846 FABLES of Jean de FONTAINE French Literature Aesop Illustrated 24 Plates

Jean de la Fontaine was without question, the most widely read 17^th-century fabulist, and perhaps could be rivaled only by Aesop himself. He wrote for what he intended to be a sophisticated French audience; however, his stories provided important lessons on morality for children and adults alike. This 1846 edition was illustrated by artists Jules David, Tony Johannot, Victor Adam, and F. Grenier et Shaal. It also features historical notes by Charles A. Walckenaer.

Item number: #22958

Price: $499

FONTAINE, Jean de la

Fables de La Fontaine

Paris: Belin-Leprieur et Morizot : Aubert et Cie, éditeurs, 1846.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [4], 552
  • 24 engravings
• Language: French
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
  • Decorative green cloth
• Size: ~9.75in X 6.5in (24.5cm x 16.5cm)

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