Fables Choisies, mises en vers, 2 vols.

Multiple artists/makers

1930–33

Not on view

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Title: Fables Choisies, mises en vers, 2 vols.
Author: Written by Jean de La Fontaine (French, Château-Thierry 1621–1695 Paris)
Illustrator: Pierre Laprade (French, Narbonne 1875–1931 Fontenay-aux-Roses)
Illustrator: Edmond Malassis (French, 20th century)
Illustrator: Fred Money (20th century)
Engraver: Engraved by Paul Baudier (French, born Paris 1881)
Engraver: Andre Baudier
Publisher: Published by Louise Conard
Date: 1930–33
Classification: Books
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1971
Object Number: 1971.560.3.1–.3
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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