La Fontaine’s Fables – Translated by Sir Edward Marsh – Everyman’s Library 991 – J. M. Dent 1952 – Dust Jacket

Author: Jean de La Fontaine Title: La Fontaine’s Fables Publication Details: London: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 1952. Everyman’s Library, No. 991. Translated into English verse by Sir Edward Marsh. Description: An attractive Everyman’s Library edition of the celebrated fables of Jean de La Fontaine, translated into English verse by Sir Edward Marsh. La Fontaine’s witty and elegant fables, drawing upon the tradition of Aesop and other classical sources, use animals and human characters to explore vanity, ambition, folly, prudence and human nature. Published by J. M. Dent & Sons in 1952 as Everyman’s Library No. 991, this copy is particularly appealing for retaining its original green illustrated Everyman dust jacket, which has subsequently been protected by a transparent plastic cover. Binding: Publisher’s original hardback binding with original illustrated dust jacket, now housed in a transparent protective cover. Condition: Very Good. A well-preserved copy. The original dust jacket remains substantially complete and attractive, with some light age-toning to the cream title panel and minor age-related edge wear, rubbing and small marks. There is a little wear around the spine ends and corners, but the jacket has survived particularly well and is now protected by a transparent plastic cover. The book itself is reported to be in very good condition. Please see photographs for the precise appearance of the jacket. Edition / Edition Note: Everyman’s Library edition, 1952. Everyman’s Library No. 991. English verse translation by Sir Edward Marsh.…