LA FONTAINE, Jean de (1621-1695). Les Amours de... Lot 35

LA FONTAINE, Jean de (1621-1695). Les Amours de Psyché et de Cupidon, followed by Adonis, poem. Edition decorated with engravings after the drawings of Gérard, painter. Paris : Didot l'Aîné, year V [1797]. Very nice copy, with the engravings in double state, before and after the letter. Brunet, III, col. 762 ("fine edition") Cohen-de Ricci, col. 584 Rochambeau, Psyché et Adonis, no. 26. In-4 (315 x 230 mm). Printed on wove paper. 5 figures by Gérard, engraved by Blot, Marais, Mathieu, Nicollet and Tardieu (rare stitches). All the engravings are in double condition, before and after the letter. Bound in red long grain morocco, gilt Greek frieze in the frame, spine with 5 double ribs, decorated boxes, marbled paper endpapers, gilt edges (very little rubbing at the cuts and corners). - (USD 2,337 - USD 3,505) To bid, please see the "Auction Information" section.