LA FONTAINE (J. de). CONTES - FABLES. - Lot 35

LA FONTAINE (J. de). CONTES - FABLES. Paris, Les Heures claires, 1966-1970. 9 volumes in-4°, velin bradel ivory, each front cover decorated with a different large drawing in calligraphy in color reproducing an illustration from the work, smooth spine decorated throughout with a small character in calligraphy in color and gilt scrolls, gilt head, edged slipcases. Remarkable set illustrated with numerous fine in-text color compositions by Henry Lemarié. One of 2850 numbered copies on vélin de Rives for the Fables (n°722) and one of 114 numbered copies on vélin de Rives for the Contes (n°92), to which we have added to each volume: 1 color suite, 1 black suite with copperplate engraving, 1 black suite and 1 color breakdown. The first two volumes are enriched with a handwritten letter from the illustrator. Spotting on a few pages, minor rubbing, otherwise a fine copy in highly decorative bindings (Monod II, 6699-6728).