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Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim. Fables et dissertations sur la nature de la fable.

XXIV, 398, (2) pp. 8vo. Contemp. full calf, spine with gilt label and ornament. – Paris, Vincent and Pankouke, 1764.

First French edition of Lessings (1729–1781) fables and reflections on this genre. The translation was made by Pierre Thomas d’Antelmy (1730–1782), who was a professor of Mathematics at the Military School in Paris. The German text is included at the end of the book. The last two pages are publisher’s advertisements from Vincent. – VD18 10851704 – Spine ends with minor loss, extremities rubbed. Clean copy, browned. – Best.-Nr. 25852