Fables

First and second series of La Fontaine's Fables illustrated by Benjamin Rabier, containing 140 fables. Numerous compositions and illustrations framing the text in color or monochrome (red, black, blue).

Publisher's binding, smooth spine with black title, color illustration pastedown on first board, black ornament stamped on second board, red edges.
Slightly sunned spine, small lack of paper to front cover illustration, corners rubbed.

One of Benjamin Rabier's masterpieces, a colorful and whimsical interpretation of La Fontaine's timeless fables.