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The cicada and the ant — fable by La Fontaine — S.I.P. n° 98/3 - Front — Front

The cicada and the ant — fable by La Fontaine — S.I.P. n° 98/3 - Back — Back

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Illustration of the fable by La Fontaine showing a cicada, dressed in a dark dress and a hat, asking an ant, dressed in a servant's uniform with a broom, to lend her some grains. Printed text at the bottom: 'She went to cry famine / At the ant's neighbor, / Asking her to lend / Some grains to survive.' Reverse: handwritten address to 'Madame... at St. Surplice les feuillies' and a green 25-centime postmark canceled 'LES FEUILLES ENNEMES 15 6 30'.

Characteristics

Type: Antique postcard (CPA)
Reference: RET55
Condition: folded, corners worn, moisture stains
Availability: Unique piece
Condition: Guaranteed as shown in front and back scans

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Reference: RET55

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