Fables By La Fontaine, Illustrated By Tokyo’s Finest Artists, 1894, Japonism, In A Slipcase
A Selection of Fables by La Fontaine
illustrated by Tokyo’s finest artists
edited by Pierre Barboutau
Tokyo: Ernest Flammarion, Publisher
1894
Tsoukidji Printing House, Tokyo S. Magata, Director
2 volumes, Japanese-style paperback, folded paper printed onone side
Unnumbered edition from the regular print run
Illustrated with 28 double-page inserts, or 14 fables per volume, with black drop caps and ornamentation in the text
Good overall condition with a few scattered foxing spots, which is rare for this edition
Vivid colors and high-quality printing
Protected by slipcases and aJapanese-inspired case made of solid gray percaline with leather fasteners
A beautiful, rare, and high-quality set
Books only, without case: 20.2 x 15.4 cm
Florian’s fables are also available in a similar binding
Questions are welcome
illustrated by Tokyo’s finest artists
edited by Pierre Barboutau
Tokyo: Ernest Flammarion, Publisher
1894
Tsoukidji Printing House, Tokyo S. Magata, Director
2 volumes, Japanese-style paperback, folded paper printed onone side
Unnumbered edition from the regular print run
Illustrated with 28 double-page inserts, or 14 fables per volume, with black drop caps and ornamentation in the text
Good overall condition with a few scattered foxing spots, which is rare for this edition
Vivid colors and high-quality printing
Protected by slipcases and aJapanese-inspired case made of solid gray percaline with leather fasteners
A beautiful, rare, and high-quality set
Books only, without case: 20.2 x 15.4 cm
Florian’s fables are also available in a similar binding
Questions are welcome
1 150 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Paper
Length: 20,2cm
Width: 15,4cm
Reference (ID): 1780575
Availability: In stock
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