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A monumental Victorian edition of La Fontaine’s Fables, translated by Walter Thornbury and lavishly illustrated by the legendary Gustave Doré. This impressive oversized volume contains 85 full-page Doré illustrations across 756 pages, bringing La Fontaine’s timeless tales of foxes, lions, wolves, shepherds, kings, and common folk vividly to life. Bound in a stunning decorative publisher’s cloth featuring an owl motif and elaborate gilt-stamped Art Nouveau-inspired design, this book is as beautiful on the shelf as it is to read. Doré’s dramatic illustrations are considered among the finest ever created for La Fontaine’s classic fables and have made these editions highly sought after by collectors of illustrated books. ✔ Massive 756-page volume ✔ 85 full-page Gustave Doré illustrations ✔ Beautiful decorative Victorian cloth binding ✔ Owl cover design and illustrated spine ✔ Translation by Walter Thornbury ✔ Excellent display and conversation piece A remarkable addition for collectors