AUSTEN, JOHN. Group of 40 charming proofs mostly for Perrault's Fairy Tales, including decorations, chapter headings, cartouches, and two large elaborate images, one finished in color, plus 3 original drawings for another unidentified work. The majority are signed in full in the plate, or with initials and are captioned by hand, often with indications for printing. Various sizes, most matted to approximately 11x13 inches and tipped to mats with thick archival tape, a few with another type of cellotape that has bled out, staining corners. should be examined. Np, nd