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Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695) French poet, whose FABLES rank among the masterpieces of world literature. His FABLES CHOISIES MISES EN VERS, usually called 'La Fontaine Fables', were published over the last 25 years of his life. The first volume appeared when the author was 47. The book includes some 240 poems and timeless stories of countryfolk, heroes from Greek mythology, and familiar beasts from the fables of Aesop.
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- PublisherViking
- Publication date1979
- ISBN 10 0713911166
- ISBN 13 9780713911169
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages150
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Illus. By J.J. Grandville (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004409091
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Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Illus. By J.J. Grandville (illustrator). Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Seller Inventory # CHL9889668
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Illus. By J.J. Grandville (illustrator). Good condition hard cover, with good condition jacket, some wear to cover and spine, previous owner signature to inside page, otherwise in a very good readable condition. Seller Inventory # 107157
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La Fontaine: Selected Fables
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Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG Price Clipped. J J Grandville (illustrator). 1st Thus. 273 pp. DW very sl dusty to edges. Seller Inventory # 016971
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Illus. By J.J. Grandville (illustrator). 1st Edition. DJ - not price clipped - protected by mylar jacket. Small po inscription to fep, otherwise in mint condition. Unread copy. Seller Inventory # 1761b
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Illus. By J.J. Grandville (illustrator). First Edition. A bright, tidy copy in tight binding. Dust jacket price-clipped. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket. Seller Inventory # BOOKS277568I
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London: Allen Lane 1979 First Edition 8vo xxx,273pp ill. ISBN 0713911166, 1979
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illus. By J.J. Grandville (illustrator). 1st Edition. Ex-Library, VG original green cloth, front end papers slightly worn from sticker removal, library bar-code sticker on ffep, discard stamp on copyright page, otherwise internally very clean, in VG protected DW. Seller Inventory # 4582
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Grandville, J J (illustrator). 1st Edition. 1st thus. tra James Michie. Price clipped d/w rubbed at edges, some creasing to bottom edge. Insc on fep and slight rubbing to spine ends, otehrwise fine copy. Beautiful b/w illustrations. 272pps. Covid 19 - Please see "More Information" for current shipping terms. Seller Inventory # 003449
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Cloth on Board. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. J.J. Granville (illustrator). First Thus. Excellent, clean and tightly bound book. Lovely olive green and gilt binding. The old Grandville engravings , rather like Tenniel, are superb. Translated from the French by James Michie. Introduction by Geoffrey Grigson. Previous owner's name "Ingrid Nicolson" inked on flyleaf. Size: Approx 5¾" - 8¾" Tall. Seller Inventory # 004369
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Illus. By J.J. Grandville (illustrator). First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxx, 272p. : ill. ; 23cm. Subjects: Fables, French -- Translations into English. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 308367
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