Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian — Fables de Florian
Paris, P. C. Lehuby, c1846. Leather. A scarce copy of this collection of poetical fables by Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian with critical notes by Madame Amable Tastu. Jean Pierre Claris de Florian (1755-1794) was a French poet and romance writer. Illustrated with 20 plates by Bouchot. In a red calf binding. Externally, generally smart with some rubbing and minor marks to boards and slight fading to spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean, though with foxing to plates. Prize bookplate to front pastedown. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .