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FLIP

1950? Sixteen of a set (all but the first four of 20?) numbered three-color postcards of La Fontaine's fables, plus extras of #9 and 11.  Le Courrier, Laon, France.  Villages d'Enfants de France.  $77 from Bertrand Cocq, Calonne Ricouart, Sept., '18.  Extra oF #5, DW, for €4 from Recto-Verso, Strasbourg, July, '19.  4 further cards for €7 from pier-mont through Ebay, Oct., '21.

The artist brings together red, green, and black effectively in these lively cards.  Among the strongest are "Wolf and Horse" (#7), "Bear and Gardener" (#17), and OF (#19).  The colors are unfortunately poorly aligned on "Heron" (#14).  Now to find the other six (?) cards!

#6. LM

#10. Wolf, Goat, and Kid

#11. Fox & Cat (one extra)

#14. Heron

#16. Cat, Weasel, & Little Rabbit

#18. Cock & Fox

#19. OF

#20. Fox and Goat

#5. DW

#7. Wolf & Horse

#8. Ass and Lapdog

#9. TT (one extra)

#12. TH

#13. Ass & Dog

#15. Lion & Mosquito

#17. Bear & Gardener