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Griselidis, Peau d'ane, et les souhaits ridicules, contes
Illustrated by: Jacques de Sève (French, active 1742–1788)
Illustrated by: Martinet (French, 18th–19th century)
Engraved by: Etienne Fessard (French, 1714–1777)
Author: Charles Perrault (French, 1628–1703)
Publisher: Lamy (firm) (French, 18th century)
1781
Place of Publication: Paris, France

Medium/Technique Illustrated book with 12 etching and engravings
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 10.7 x 2.8 cm (6 7/8 x 4 3/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Credit Line William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1655
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: Lamy, 1781

Catalogue Raisonné Cohen-de Ricci 789-790
Description(Paris: Lamy, 1781) Duodecimo, two parts in one vol.; [pt. 1] 156 leaves, plus 1 plate; [pt. 2] 75 ll.; modern gilt-stamped blue morocco (Chambolle-Duru).

Literary illustrations.
ProvenanceRobert Hoe, New York (1839-1909); acquired in 1919 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.