[Calder, Alexander (1898-1976), illustrator]. Fontaine, Jean de la (1621-1695). Selected Fables. New York: Quadrangle, 1948.

Large 4to. Original pale blue cloth (dampstains along lower portion; dust jacket (some losses and dampstains along lower portion). Provenance: Merle Armitage (1893-1975), American book designer, author, and theatrical producer (his bookplate); sold Heritage Auctions, 10 April 2013, sale 6094, lot 36539.

FIRST EDITION.

[With]: CALDER. A pair of signed postcards ("Sandy") to Merle Armitage. Roxbury, CT: 14 November 1950; 1 June 1953.

In full: [14 November 1950]. "Thanks for photo. Looks almost like the real thing! I am sending Dr. James A. de Tomasi to show you some photos he took in near East and Africa."

In full: [1 June 1953]. "You a task knifer. We sail for France June 24, so there is little time for a visit - still if you wish call me, and will try and wedge you in."

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Printed Books & Early American Photography, including Selections from the Larry Ness Collection

[Calder, Alexander (1898-1976), illustrator]. Fontaine, Jean de la (1621-1695). Selected Fables. New York: Quadrangle, 1948.

Printed Books & Early American Photography, including Selections from the Larry Ness Collection

[Calder, Alexander (1898-1976), illustrator]. Fontaine, Jean de la (1621-1695). Selected Fables. New York: Quadrangle, 1948.

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