Fables Choisies, Mises En Vers

Paris: Desaint et Saillant, 1755. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. Oudry, Jean-Baptiste; 42 Engravers, Including Cochin, Tardieu, Prevost, Chedel, Lempereur, Etc.. Elephant Folio - over 15. 1755 - 1759. 4 volumes, 420 by 285 mm or 16.5 by 11 inches. With 276 (1 extra) illustrated plates designed by Oudry (1685 - 1755), as well as half-titles, engraved title pages, head… Read more about this item

Paris: Compagnie des Libraires, 1709. Leather. Good. 6.5" by 3". Not Stated. Two volumes of Jean de la Fontaine's historic fables, here written in the original French, and adorned with head-pieces throughout. In two volumes, being Volumes I and II of a total of five volumes. Written in the original French. A… Read more about this item

Amsterdam: Chez Zacharie Chatelain, 1727-8. Leather. Good Only. 6" by 4". Francois Chauveau; Henrik Cause. A collection of Jean de la Fontaine's 'Fables', illustrated throughout, in the original French. Parts III, IV and V of Jean de La Fontaine's famous Fables. In the original French. Illustrated throughout, with over one hundred beautifully… Read more about this item