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See the three illustrations for lot 56 to the left for images from this set.
Jean de La Fontaine, Fables, Paris, Tériade Editeur, 1952 (C. books 22)
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MARC CHAGALL
Jean de La Fontaine, Fables, Paris, Tériade Editeur, 1952 (C. books 22)
the complete set of 101 unsigned etchings including the cover, hors-texte, on laid Montval, title, text and justification, copy 21 of 200, with full margins, loose (as issued), very pale time staining, occasional very minor surface soiling in the margins, otherwise in very good condition, grey paper-covered portfolio box with gilt embossed title on the spine (wear and minor surface soiling). 402 x 315 mm.
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Jean de La Fontaine, Fables, Paris, Tériade Editeur, 1952 (C. books 22)
the complete set of 101 unsigned etchings including the cover, hors-texte, on laid Montval, title, text and justification, copy 21 of 200, with full margins, loose (as issued), very pale time staining, occasional very minor surface soiling in the margins, otherwise in very good condition, grey paper-covered portfolio box with gilt embossed title on the spine (wear and minor surface soiling). 402 x 315 mm.
album