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104 - LA FONTAINE. Jean (1621–1695) A selection of La Fontaine’s f…
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Estimate €150 - €200
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LA FONTAINE. Jean (1621–1695) A selection of La Fontaine’s fables, illustrated by a group of Tokyo’s finest artists. Edited by P. BARBOUTAU. Tokyo, Tsukiji-Tokyo Printing Works, S. Magata / Paris, Flammarion, 1894. 2 vols. square 8vo, paperback, special Japanese binding with cords. Illustrated by five Japanese artists: KADJI-TA HAN KO, OKAKOURA SHIOUSOUI, KAWA-NABE KIYO-SOUI, KANO TOMO-NOBOU, EDA SADA-SHIKO. The illustrations consist of 28 double-page colour woodcuts and numerous black headpieces and tailpieces. Signs of wear; volume I with partially detached binding We are including: La FONTAINE, Jean (1621–1695) The Fables, with illustrations by OUDRY, published in the 1755 edition by Saint et Saillant Paris, Jean de BONNOT, 1969.
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Auction time 09/03/2026 at 8:00 PM
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