FLORIAN (Jean-Pierre Claris de). Fables. Paris, Antoine-Augu - Lot 126

FLORIAN (Jean-Pierre Claris de). Fables. Paris, Antoine-Augustin Renouard [from Mame’s Stereotype Press], 1812. In-18, root-edged sheepskin, blind-stamped fillet, smooth decorated spine, red title label, marbled edges (contemporary binding). A charming edition, very well printed, illustrated with 115 relief engravings executed by Jean-Louis Duplat using a process of his own invention, comprising 110 vignettes—one at the beginning of each fable—and 5 full-page illustrations (3 for Ruth and 2 for Tobit). One corner is slightly worn; minimal restoration to the top cap.

Estimate:$447.71

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