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La Fontaine Cards

1960? 6 cards each illustrating in strong, simple color one fable of La Fontaine. 3¼" x 4¾". €3 each from Jacky Mabilat, Boutigny sur Essonne, at the Paris Post Card Exhibition, Jan.,' 05.  GGE and TT for €10 from Albert van den Bosch, Antwerp, June, '23.

These are simple, strong presentations of the fables. The picture side includes the large illustration, "Fables de la Fontaine," and a title beneath. The verso contains the title again and the text of the fable. Simple forms and dramatic action are the chief qualities here. 

FC

GGE

FS

MM

WL

Oyster and Litigants

TH

Hare and Frogs

TT

TT