BOOKS: (2) Vols Fables De La Fontaine 1838
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BOOKS: (2) Vols Fables De La Fontaine 1838, Fables De La Fontaine. Illustrated by J. J. Grandville. Complete in two volumes. Hardcover. 9 x 6 inches. H. Fournier Aine. Paris. 1838. First Edition. Leather spine and covers. Marbled endpapers. Black and white plates throughout. Front endpaper/title page trimmed in each volume.
Provenance: Estate of Huguette Clark
Notes/Literature: Huguette Marcelle Clark (1906-2011) was an heiress and philanthropist, who became well known again late in life as a recluse, living in a hospital for more than 20 years while her mansions remained empty. She was an accomplished artist and musician, having studied under famous portrait painter Tadeusz Styka, and her paintings were exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery, Washington in 1925
Provenance: Estate of Huguette Clark
Notes/Literature: Huguette Marcelle Clark (1906-2011) was an heiress and philanthropist, who became well known again late in life as a recluse, living in a hospital for more than 20 years while her mansions remained empty. She was an accomplished artist and musician, having studied under famous portrait painter Tadeusz Styka, and her paintings were exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery, Washington in 1925
Condition
Good, rubbing to spine, some foxing and discoloration to pages, Vol 1-2 has spine detaching from binding, be advised that all lots in this sale will exhibit some degree of wear due to age and/or handling
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BOOKS: (2) Vols Fables De La Fontaine 1838
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