1755 View of Le Coq et Le Renard from Fables Choisies Mises en Vers by J.B.Oudry

The Rooster and The Fox . 11" x 16.75" copper engraved view with expert, albeit later, hand water color. Fine condition. strong supple hand paid papers and proper storage leave this folio with very little from use as evident from image. Bears the blind stamps of Ware Memorial Library at Columbia University , De-accessioned and Sold to Ernst Gerber in the 1970's . Bought at auction from the Ernst Gerber Estate.