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THE HEPTAMERON of the Tales of Margaret, Queen of Navarre (5 volume set, complete. In Fine Binding): Newly Translated into English from the Authentic Text of M. le Roux de Lincy with an essay upon the Heptameron
by Saintsbury, George; engravings designed by S. Freudenberg; head and tail pieces by Dunker
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
Rougemont, North Carolina, United States
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About This Item
London: Printed for The Society of English Bibliophilists, 1894. 1st edition. Leather. Near Fine. 1st edition. 5 volume set, complete. A Near Fine set. 8vos. In period Fine binding of half light blue leather and cloth over boards. Six compartment spine with title, volume and design in gilt. t.e.g. A handsome set. A collection of 72 short stories written by Marguerite de Navarre, published posthumously in 1558. It was originally intended to contain 100 stories, but Marguerite's untimely death cut it at the second story of the eighth day.
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- Bookseller
- Frey Fine Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 27806
- Title
- THE HEPTAMERON of the Tales of Margaret, Queen of Navarre (5 volume set, complete. In Fine Binding)
- Author
- Saintsbury, George; engravings designed by S. Freudenberg; head and tail pieces by Dunker
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Publisher
- Printed for The Society of English Bibliophilists
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1894
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Frey Fine Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Frey Fine Books
Biblio member since 2019
Rougemont, North Carolina
About Frey Fine Books
Antiquarian bookseller, with over 15 years experience.
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- Gilt
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- Fine
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