c1885 Fables De La Fontaine Antiquarian French Literature Book

c1885 Fables De La Fontaine Antiquarian French Literature Book

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Fables De La Fontaine - c1885 - Antique French Literature Book

Fables De La Fontaine - Edition Illustree
Illustrated by J.J. Grandville
By Jean de La Fontaine
Published by Librairie Garnier Frères: Paris c1885 (undated)

"Jean de La Fontaine (8 July 1621 - 13 April 1695) was a French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century. He is known above all for his Fables , which provided a model for subsequent fabulists across Europe and numerous alternative versions in France, as well as in French regional languages. After a long period of royal suspicion, he was admitted to the French Academy and his reputation in France has never faded since. Evidence of this is found in the many pictures and statues of the writer, later depictions on medals, coins and postage stamps."

Size 18cm x 12.5cm x 2.5cm

General wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. No inscriptions or other markings. Pleasant aged patina to pages. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.

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Condition: Good
Binding: Hardcover
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Gilt Edged"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. No inscriptions or other markings. Pleasant aged patina to pages. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
Language: French
Author: Jean de La Fontaine
Publisher: Librairie Garnier Frères: Paris
Year Printed: 1885
Sub-subject: Fables