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La Fontaine, Jean de
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A good group of 4 editions of the Fables, in 7 volumes, with proof plates, as follows:
Oeuvres Complètes de La Fontaine ornées de trente vignettes dessinées par Devéria et gravées par Thompson. Paris: Sautelet & Cie, 1826. 8vo, engraved title and chapter vignettes; some light browning and a few marginal spots. Later red calf, tooled in gold and blind, edges gilt. — Les Amours de Psyché et de Cupidon ... Nouvelle Édition ornée de 26 figures de Borel gravées en couleurs par Vigna-Vigneron. Paris: Théophile Belin, 1899. 2 volumes, large 8vo, half-title, plates in 3 states: eau-forte, sepia, and in color; a few marginal spots on the occasional plate, modern brown crushed morocco, with borders of gilt and inlaid red morocco, top edge gilt, by Jean P. Vinit, number 139 of 250 copies. First edition of the Borel illustrations, created in the reign of Louis XVI. — Fables de La Fontaine Illustrées par J.J. Grandville. Nouvelle Édition. Paris: Fournier ainé, 1838. 2 volumes, 8vo, steel-engraved plates, later black three-quarter morocco gilt, spine gilt, top edge gilt, bookplate of Jules Janin. — The Fables of ... Translated into English Verse by Edward Marsh with Twenty-six Engravings on copper by Stephen Gooden. London: William Heinemann, New York: Random House, 1931. 2 volumes, 8vo, engraved titles and plates, vellum, number 148 of 525 copies, signed by the translator and artist, with a set of 8 proof plates signed by the artist in pencil, matted.
Oeuvres Complètes de La Fontaine ornées de trente vignettes dessinées par Devéria et gravées par Thompson. Paris: Sautelet & Cie, 1826. 8vo, engraved title and chapter vignettes; some light browning and a few marginal spots. Later red calf, tooled in gold and blind, edges gilt. — Les Amours de Psyché et de Cupidon ... Nouvelle Édition ornée de 26 figures de Borel gravées en couleurs par Vigna-Vigneron. Paris: Théophile Belin, 1899. 2 volumes, large 8vo, half-title, plates in 3 states: eau-forte, sepia, and in color; a few marginal spots on the occasional plate, modern brown crushed morocco, with borders of gilt and inlaid red morocco, top edge gilt, by Jean P. Vinit, number 139 of 250 copies. First edition of the Borel illustrations, created in the reign of Louis XVI. — Fables de La Fontaine Illustrées par J.J. Grandville. Nouvelle Édition. Paris: Fournier ainé, 1838. 2 volumes, 8vo, steel-engraved plates, later black three-quarter morocco gilt, spine gilt, top edge gilt, bookplate of Jules Janin. — The Fables of ... Translated into English Verse by Edward Marsh with Twenty-six Engravings on copper by Stephen Gooden. London: William Heinemann, New York: Random House, 1931. 2 volumes, 8vo, engraved titles and plates, vellum, number 148 of 525 copies, signed by the translator and artist, with a set of 8 proof plates signed by the artist in pencil, matted.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.