LA FONTAINE (Jean de). Fables. Paris, Bossange, Basson et Besson, 1796. 4 volumes in-8, edition illustrated with a frontispiece and 275 hors-texte figures by Vivien, engraved by Simon and Coiny. Bound in full contemporary basane, with gilt and cold-stamped squared boards and ornate smooth spine. Ex-libris Praesto Pro Patria. (Binding damaged, one board and one spine detached). Expert : Mr. Nicolas Asvisio