1884 Rare De La Fontaine Tales bound by W.G. Foyle and illustrated by EisenAuthor: Jean de La Fontaine. Illustrated by Charles Eisen. Title: Tales and Novels in Verse of J. de La Fontaine. Publisher: Paris, J. Lemonnyer, 1884. Complete set of 2 volumes. Language: Text in English. Size: 9 x 6 inches. Pages: Vol. I: xiii, 252 pages. Vol. II: x, 334 pages. Binding: Very good binding, finely bound by W. G. Foyle (London) in elegant red half leather over cloth boards, smooth spines with gilt titles (hinges fine, overall slightly

The 1895 edition showcases the artistic sensibilities of the late Victorian era

Clarkson was an illustrator and designer active in the late 19th century

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Proficient in over twenty languages

The book: A beautiful edition of THE PRINCESS AND CURDIE

Eeyore and Christopher Robin to the front board (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover

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Illustrations: Profusely illustrated throughout with numerous black and white illustrations by E

inspiring generations of readers and scientists

This first edition is notable for its exquisite later-period full-calf leather binding

Binding: Attractive and very good original Victorian publisher’s decorative brick-red cloth binding

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