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LA FONTAINE, Jean de. *The Loves of Psyche and Cupid*, with …
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LA FONTAINE, Jean de. *The Loves of Psyche and Cupid*, with …
See original version (French)
Estimate
€100 - €150
Voluntary lot
Description
LA FONTAINE, Jean de. *The Loves of Psyche and Cupid*, with the poem *Adonis*. An edition illustrated with figures by Moreau the Younger, and engraved under his supervision. Paris, Saugrain, 1797, 2 volumes in-12. Contemporary full light calfskin binding, smooth spines decorated with fillets and fleurons, title and volume number labels, gilded lace framing the covers, gilt edges, gilded lace lining, fillet on the edges.
A luxurious and charming edition on large vellum paper printed by Didot, an illustrated edition featuring 8 H.T. plates by Moreau the Younger, engraved by Dambrun, Halbou, Petit and Simonet, and a frontispiece portrait after Regnault, engraved by Audouin. Cohen 254.
(a small, restored tear on one edge; title labels reversed). – Expert: François GIARD
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About the sale
Chrono Auction: Modern and Antique Books
Auction location
Closing date
11/03/2026 at 8:00 PM
ID: 89375090
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