The Decameron. Two Volumes.
by Boccaccio, Giovanni
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
1930. BOCCACCIO, Giovanni. The Decameron. Two volumes. xiii, 199; 200-382, [4] pp. 4to., bound in recent half maroon morocco, matching red silk over boards, black morocco spine labels gilt. New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1930. One of the earliest publications of the Limited Editions Club, and one of the most elegant. The books were designed by T.M. Cleland and printed by A. Colish. The chapter headings are beautifully printed in different colours. One of an edition of 1500 copies, signed by Cleland.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ursus Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 102237
- Title
- The Decameron. Two Volumes.
- Author
- Boccaccio, Giovanni
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Date Published
- 1930
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- Morocco
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- Gilt
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