Forty-Two Fables of La Fontaine Translated by Edward Marsh [ with ] More Fables of La Fontaine Translated by Edward Marsh.

La Fontaine, Jean de ; Marsh, E.H.

Published by W. Heinemann, Ltd., London, first editions, 1924 -1925, 1924

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Limited editions of 165 numbered copies, signed by the author, of which 150 were for sale. 2 vols, quarter vellum and boards, 23 cm, viii, 89 + viii, 88 pp. The first editions of the rhyming translations of Edward Marsh, sometime private secretary to Winston Churchill. His version of the fables attracted considerable acclaim and Heinemann also published a successful trade edition and later an edition illustrated by Stephen Gooden. Copy nos 72 and 81, signed by Edward Marsh. Armorial Bookplate of Frederick John Hancock Lloyd on front pastedown endpaper of second volume. Boards with a little browning and minor marks, first volume slightly pulled at one opening (pp 48-49) exposing lower 6 cms of gutter, partial browning to half-titles and final text page of second volume, some foxing to rear endpapers, otherwise Good in darkened dustwrappers with heavily browned spine-panels, the dustwrappers being edgeworn with minor loss. Seller Inventory # ABE-11023

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Title: Forty-Two Fables of La Fontaine Translated ...

Publisher: W. Heinemann, Ltd., London, first editions, 1924 -1925

Publication Date: 1924

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition