LA FONTAINE (Jean de).

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LA FONTAINE (Jean de).
The Loves of Psyche and Cupid, with Adonis' poem. Paris, De l'Imprimerie de Didot le jeune, l'An troisième [1795]. In-4, fawn half basane with corners, spine decorated, red edges (contemporary binding). Beautiful edition printed on wove paper, decorated with a portrait of the author by Audouin after Hyacinthe Rigault, and 8 pretty figures by Moreau the Younger performed on copper by Dambrun, Duhamel, Dupréel, De Ghendt, Halbou, Petit and Simonet. Copy on large paper, containing all the engravings before the letter and with the etchings, including that of the portrait which is extremely rare. Label by Ph. Nathusius, Bücher Sammlung (19th century). Small pale wetness at the foot of the last 10 leaves, light freckles on some leaves and boards. Restored headdresses, slight halos on the dishes.
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