1890 Rare French Book - Fables de La Fontaine. Illustrated.(Description) Author: Jean de La Fontaine. Weir, Desandr, and Hadamar, illustrators. Title: Fables de La Fontaine. Nouvelle dition illustre par Weir, Desandr et Hadamar. Publisher: Paris, Librairie de Thodore Lefvre et Cie; mile Gurin, no date (1890). Language: Text in French. Size: 8. 5" X 6". Pages: 248 pages. Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine original publisher's red cloth binding, elaborately gilt stamped with intricate floral and

The book: Scarce and Wonderful First Edition of this visit to the Fairy Market

-- a book by Sir Edwin Arnold

With a Glossary Illustrated by Edward Corbould

making this edition a prized possession for collectors

the rear pocket containing an accordion-folded 6-leaf panorama of Little People Common to the Natural Forest printed throughout in color to both sides

makes it a highly sought-after piece for collectors

" Lane draws on a wealth of personal letters

The book: Rare and attractive first edition of this Victorian novel - Frank Fairlegh

The simplicity and warmth of the story have made it a cherished addition to children's literature worldwide

very small chip to lower margin of page 113 - as shown

Illustrations: Complete with the beautiful 9 full-page color illustrations and the 14 black & white illustrations by Leo Bates

Educated at Queens' College