FLORIAN (Jean-Pierre Claris de)
Fables de Florian, nouvelle édition, ornée de gravures, d'après des dessins dans un nouveau genre
Paris: A. Nepveu, 1821. - In-18, green morocco, triple gilt fillet framing the boards, ornate ribbed spine, inner gilt lace, gilt edges (Arnaud).

Fine edition of Florian's Fables, illustrated with a portrait of the author and 18 charming unsigned hors texte engravings.

Provenance: Léon Rattier, with bookplate.

(A very fine copy, from the library of Léon Rattier. Spine faded)
Live Wednesday 19 June 2024・10:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 43

FLORIAN (Jean-Pierre Claris de) Fables de Florian, nouvelle édition, ornée de gravures, d'après des dessins dans un nouveau genre Paris: A. Nepveu, 1821. - In-18, green morocco, triple gilt fillet framing the boards, ornate ribbed spine, inner gilt lace, gilt edges (Arnaud). Fine edition of Florian's Fables, illustrated with a portrait of the author and 18 charming unsigned hors texte engravings. Provenance: Léon Rattier, with bookplate. (A very fine copy, from the library of Léon Rattier. Spine faded)

Estimate
€150 - €200
Result
€192
Buyer's premium
30%
FLORIAN (Jean-Pierre Claris de) Fables de Florian, nouvelle édition, ornée de gravures, d'après des dessins dans un nouveau genre Paris: A. Nepveu, 1821. - In-18, green morocco, triple gilt fillet framing the boards, ornate ribbed spine, inner gilt lace, gilt edges (Arnaud). Fine edition of Florian's Fables, illustrated with a portrait of the author and 18 charming unsigned hors texte engravings. Provenance: Léon Rattier, with bookplate. (A very fine copy, from the library of Léon Rattier. Spine faded)
Sale Wednesday 19 June 2024・10:00 (Europe/Paris)
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