The Fables

Some 139 of the best-loved fables of Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695) are presented here in what is the definitive translation (by Elizur Wright), brought to life with the marvelous pen-and-ink drawings of Gustave Dor, taken from the original London edition of 1867. From 1975, this edition from Jupiter Books of London (first, thus), brings the fables & illustrations to a new audience, in 224 pages with an Introduction & Bibliographical Note in front. Quarto (9" x 12") has salmon-colored textured cloth over boards, stamped with bright silver lettering to front & spine. Condition is Near Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, pages show just a whisper of tanning, binding strong & straight, Mild rubbing & light spotting to top & bottom edges of both boards. the unclipped DJ is also Near Fine, with very mild rubbing to extremities. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. SORRY: book is too large for expedited domestic or any international shipping without preapproval of extra postage (at least double per USPS rates).

Product Info

ISBN: 0904041263

ISBN-13: 9780904041262

Publisher: Jupiter Books Ltd.

Year: 1975

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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Country: United States