Fables de La Fontaine
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La Fontaine, Jean de
Gamonet, Jean-Pierre
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1995
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There is a special page reserved here between the title-page and the first fable. It offers a pleasing bust of La Fontaine but also a declaration that the printer and visual artist have given their all here to match the artistry of La Fontaine and to offer "in the noble sense the pure style of yesteryear." The book pays witness to their high standards. It may have the thickest paper stock I have encountered in a book! Each fable in its 53 pages receives a full-page illustration on the left and La Fontaine's text on the right. Fable characters are nobly clothed. The initials for every text are as sumptuous as I have seen! My favorites as I go through a second time are "Fisherman and Little Fish" (18-19); MM (20-21); GGE (26-27); OF (38-39); and "Heron" (44-45). There is a T of C at the end. Well done! 7¾" x 11". Limited to 500 copies.
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Ateliers d'Arts Graphiques Gamonet
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13225 (Access ID)