LA FONTAINE (Jean de). Five tales in verse. S. l., 1932. In- - Lot 262

LA FONTAINE (Jean de). Five tales in verse. S. l., 1932. In-4°, beige box, broad geometric decoration in relief and gilded on the boards, woodcut inserted in the center of the first, ribbed spine decorated with the same decoration, gilded edges on witnesses, beige silk lining and endpapers, illustrated cover preserved, beige half-maroquin flap folder and slipcase (Creuzevault). 26 etchings and numerous woodcuts, all watercolored, by the "wise Y. A. Suliwan" (Sylvain SAUVAGE). 56 copies printed on JAPAN, this one no. 3. UNIQUE EXEMPLAIRE, containing THREE ORIGINAL DRAWINGS SIGNED IN COLOR (those on pp. 51, 69 & 115) and ONE ENGRAVED WOODSCREEN (that of the cul-de-lampe on p. 100). Spine slightly darkened; folder spine faded, with small accident at head. Provenance: French private collection Erotica Monsieur X Expert: Cabinet REVEL