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1976235887Amsterdam: Walter Johnson 1976. hardcover. very good. Small folio red cloth. Amsterdam: Walter Johnson/ Theatrum Orbis Terrarum 1976. Facsimile edition. Very good .<br/> <br/> Number 777 of The English Experience.<br/> <br/> Walter Johnson unknown
1990Q-0226062767University of Chicago Press 1990-11-15. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! University of Chicago Press paperback
1904IYC133222London: Alexander Moring 1904. 1st. h/b. Very good 1st edition of Wicksteed's translation no d/j duckegg blue boards white spine with 4 raised bands and title on panel browned; text block firm pages crisp and unmarked; some foxing on endpapers. Initialled and dedicated by translator ""To Mr & Mrs G. K. Chesterton Xmas 1904. 18mo 170 x 100 / 6_"" x 4"". Brings together the earliest accounts of Dante available putting the celebratory essay of literary genius Giovanni Boccaccio. Along with the other sources included in this volume they provide a wealth of insight and information into Dante's unique character and life from his susceptibility to the torments of passionate love his involvement in politics scholastic enthusiasms and military experience to the stories behind the greatest heights of his poetic achievements.Not only are these accounts invaluable for their subject matter they are also seminal examples of early biographical writing. King's Classics edition ed. Prof Gollancz Alexander Moring hardcover
1904780P45London: Alexander Moring Limited the de la More Press 1904. Hardback. Very Good. 6" by 4.5". Not Stated. Philip H. Wicksteed's scarce translation of Boccaccio's 'Life of Dante' this volume focusing on the early life of the monumental Italian poet. A scarce translation of Boccaccio's biography this extract focusing on the early life of Dante.Illustrated with a frontispiece.Translated by Philip H. Wicksteed.Part of the King's Classics series edited by Professor Gollancz. In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally generally smart with some light discolouration and marks to the boards and spine. A little bumping to the spine. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with some odd spots to the first and last few pages. Very Good Alexander Moring Limited the de la More Press hardcover
1904826A86London: Alexander Moring Limited the De la More Press 1904. Vellum. Very Good Indeed. 6" by 5" . None . The Life of Dante as narrated by Giovanni Boccaccio translated by Philip H. Wicksteed for this beautiful 'King's Classics' edition. Translation of Giovanni Boccaccio's biographical sketch of the life of Dante by Philip H. Wicksteed. Scarce edition published in the 'King's Classics' series edited by Professor Gollancz. Illustrated with a frontispiece. In uncommon quarter vellum publisher's binding with attractive marbled boards. In the original publisher's quarter vellum binding over marbled boards. Externally very smart with only minor shelf wear. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed Alexander Moring Limited the De la More Press hardcover
1930137277London: G.P. Putnam's Sons 'Printed in U.S.A.' 1930. Very Good. London G.P. Putnam's Sons 'Printed in U.S.A.' 1930. Small quarto two volumes xxvi 324 and vi 342 pages plus 24 plates by Jean De Bosschère 16 in colour. Attractively gilt-blocked tan buckram top edges gilt others uncut; extremities very slightly rubbed; minimal signs of age and use; an excellent set. 'Twenty-five hundred copies have been printed on Worthy No. 2 Special Laid Rag Paper of which five hundred are for England. This copy is Number 352' colophon at the rear of the second volume. Loosely inserted is a publisher's large-format bookmark for want of a better word with some self-promotional text printed on it: 'Mr. Richard Aldington's translation of the Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio is now issued for the first time. It is an eminently satisfying translation. As poet prose writer critic and scholar Mr. Aldington needs no introduction; who could one think of better fitted for translating "The Decameron"'. 2 items. G.P. Putnam's Sons ('Printed in U.S.A.') unknown
19800056651980. Hardcover. Boccaccio. Classic. Fine binding. Easton. As New No dustjacket with original. 64mo - up to 3" tall. Gift quality.In shrink wrap. Full red leather with gilt lettering and embellishments raised bands on spine silk moire endpapers. hardcover
1980201217010Easton 1980-01-01. Hardcover. New. Hardcover. New unused. For any additional information or pictures please inquire. Easton hardcover
1925326245New York: Boni & Liveright 1925. Hardcover. Very Good. Number 140 of 2000 sets printed on special paper with illustrations by Clara Tice the plates of the illustrations destroyed after printing signed by the publisher. Very good but with water damage to the foredges of the covers and pages more so in volume II some scuffing on the edges of both volumes hinges cracked a bookplate on the pastedown of each volume. Boni & Liveright hardcover
195448376Folio Society 1954. 2 vols. 8vo. First Edition thus with frontispieces and full-page aquatints in the text free endpapers very lightly browned; maroon buckram upper boards blocked in red and green gilt backs green tops a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION. Folio Society, hardcover
193048610Dent 1930. 2 vols. 8vo. First Edition thus with full-page illustrations in the text tiny contemporary signature on blank preliminary of first volume; original series binding of blue ribbed cloth upper boards framed and blocked in blind gilt backs blue tops pictorial endpapers a near fine set. With personal bookplate on front paste-downs. Sole appearance in EL. EL 845 846; Seymour 95.0 96.0. SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION. Dent, hardcover
193214461Navarre Society n.d. c.1932. 2 vols. 8vo. with coloured frontispieces and 14 fine coloured plates; original red cloth gilt backs a near fine set in unclipped dustwrapper one wrapper with one tiny nick not affecting lettering at head of backstrip. A beautiful copy. Navarre Society, hardcover
1903032347London: A. H. Bullen 1903. Both volumes have brown boards with gilt lettering to spine. Light rubbing and bumping to corners and spine ends and a little splitting to hinges. Light foxing and spotting to first few pages and foxing to the edges of the illustrtations as well as on the protective tissue paper. A really smashing pair of books. First Thus. Hard Back. Very Good/No Jacket. A. H. Bullen Hardcover
1914100682London: Gibbings & Co. 1914. 4 volumes complete octavo half-leather bindings decorated and titled in gilt to spine raised bands engraved illus title page and frontis plate each volume b&w plates engraved each volume top edges gilt marbled endpapers pp xxxii 250; ix 342; x 356; ix 347. The illustrations are reproduced from the plates engraved for the edition of 1757 and designed by Gravelot Eisen Boucher and others. Fore-edge of spine vol. I and IV starting to fray water-mark first blank endpaper vo. I small crack beneath title vol III. "Brentano's New York" label to rear paste-down first volume. Very good condition. A collection of stories by the 14th century author Giovanni Boccaccio structured as 100 tales told by young men and women sheltering in a villa just outside Florence to escape the plague. This edition is based on that published by Sharpe in 1822; the plates are reproduced from the celebrated edition of 1857. This set from the New York Booksellers and Stationers Brentano's. Half leather. Gibbings & Co hardcover
1956BIB323281Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 1956. Large octavo size 16x24cm approx. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. DJ is chipped at spine ends and a little rubbed at fore edge. Previous owner's details to front free end paper. Wonderful black & white illustrations by the Australian artist Francis J. Broadhurst. Introduction by Edward Hutton. xxiii 597 pages. First published in this edition in 1954. Robust professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . Reprint. Hardback. Angus & Robertson hardcover
190141616<p><strong>1901 Ltd Ed The DECAMERON Giovanni BOCCACCIO Human Comedy Black Death English 2v</strong></p><p>"<em>The Decameron</em>" by Giovanni Boccaccio is a classic of Italian literature composed of 100 stories narrated by ten people—seven women and three men—who seek refuge in a villa outside Florence to escape the Black Death. The tales which vary from erotic to tragic witty to instructive offer a vivid portrayal of 14th-century life and underscore the human experience with humor and wisdom. Boccaccio's work written in the Florentine vernacular is celebrated for its dynamic and realistic dialogue. Boccaccio is revered as a pioneering humanist and for his contributions to the promotion and interpretation of Dante's works earning him a place among the "Three Crowns" of Italian literature.</p><p><strong>This limited edition is hand-numbered #109 of 1000. </strong>Translated into English prose and verse by John Payne this two-volume set also includes 20 exquisite full-page illustrations.</p><p>Item number: #41616</p><p>Price: $499</p><p>BOCCACCIO Giovanni; PAYNE John</p><p><strong><em>The Decameron of Giovanni Boccacci Il Boccaccio. Now First Completely Done into English Prose and Verse by John Payne with Twenty Full Page Illustrations.</em></strong></p><p>London: Privately Printed for Members of the Aldus Society MCMI. Limited Edition.</p><p><u>Details</u>: </p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Collation: Complete; 2 volumes</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Vol. I – xii 310</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Vol. II – 4 vii 1 311-617 1</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->20 full-page engraved plates</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Language: English</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Binding: Leather; tight and secure</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Size: ~8in X 5.75in 20cm x 14cm</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p>41616</p><p>Photos available upon request. </p> Privately Printed for Members of the Aldus Society hardcover
1980063584The Easton Press 1980. 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Kredel Fritz. Introduction by Edward Hutton. Illustrated in the Renaissance Manner by Fritz Kredel. Very large sturdy thicker book quality red leather covers two thin gilt frames with ornate bright gilt borders to front and back raised spine a gilt pattern and lettering bright to all spine all edges bright gilt gold satin color inside covers and adjacent end papers a double-column format for text with some illustrations throughout in vivid colors. a frontispiece color-illustration portrait 536 pages. As New. <br/> <br/> The Easton Press hardcover
1980158384Norwalk: Easton Press 1980. 1st ed. thus. As New. small quarto. full leather xxi 536pp. colour frontis. text ills. Attractive Collector's Edition. Bound in full bright red leather with heavy gilt decoration to front rear and spine banded and panelled spine all edges gilt Easton Press hardcover
19409237New York: The Limited Editions Club 1940. Hardcover. VG. Oblong Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 566 pages; Signed by Illustrator. Very Good. One of the out of series titles produced by LEC one of 530 copies this being #478. The first english translation of 1620 plus two takes there omitted. Illustrated with woodcuts by Fritz Kredel who also signed this edition. A VG set some staining to the linen boards moderate wear to spine. Slight mouldy smell present. Some foxing to endpaper but otherwise generally clean original VG slipcase Print info from 1985 Bibliography and Snyman - Grossman LEC Checklist #S-6. The Limited Editions Club hardcover
1906170171London: Henry F. Bumpus 1906. A finely bound copy of Rigg's edition the "most long lived of the early 20th-century versions" Armstrong p. 270. First published in 1903 in 1930 the translation was used for the Everyman's Library series and it remained the canonical British Decameron for the next half century. Rigg's translation leaves the most explicit part of the erotic story cycle in Italian the effects of which Armstrong argues "have been far-reaching for the reputation of Boccaccio in the British Isles at least. the editorial decision to demarcate the censorship in this way has no doubt contributed to the notorious reputation of this book as a repository of obscenity" ibid. p. 272. The Chalon plates originally appeared as a set of 20 alongside John Payne's translation of 1893; for Rigg's edition the publishers cut the number to the 12 least explicit plates. It also features woodcut reproductions in the introduction after the first illustrated Decameron published in Venice in 1492. 2 vols octavo 256 x 181 mm. Photogravure frontispiece to vol. I 11 similar plates all after oil paintings by Louis Chalon woodcut reproductions to text title page printed in red and black. Contemporary red straight grain morocco spine lettered and decorated in gilt covers bordered in gilt with green onlay to corners gilt inner dentelles red silk endpapers top edges gilt fore and bottom edges uncut. Minor skinning to edges of endpapers scattered foxing to contents. A near-fine copy. Guyda Armstrong The English Boccaccio: A History in Books 2013. unknown
1921409003London : Navarre Society 1921. First Navarre Edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked decorated cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Spine sun-toned; boards slightly stained. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 2 volumes : illustrations ; 30 cm. Subjects: Plague Europe History ; Fiction; Storytelling ; Fiction; Peste Europe Histoire ; Romans nouvelles etc.; Art de conter ; Romans nouvelles etc.; Plague; Storytelling; Europe. London : Navarre Society hardcover
194010223New York: The Limited Editions Club 1940. Hardcover. VG. Oblong Small 4to 9" - 11; 566 pages; Signed by Illustrator. Very Good. One of the out of series titles produced by LEC one of 530 copies Making it one of the scarest titles done by LEC this being #150. The first english translation of 1620 plus two takes there omitted. Illustrated with woodcuts by Fritz Kredel who also signed this edition. Book is about VG and better than normally seen. Some wear to leather at top and bottom of spine but a superior example of the title. The original letter and shipping note pasted into the back of the book with a ex-libris in front of each title. The Limited Editions Club hardcover
19491381576Garden City NY: Garden City Publishing Company Inc 1949. Limited Edition: #396/1500. Hardcover. Octavos Two Volumes. In Very Good condition. Housed in publisher's tan slip case bearing red labels with white and black lettering moderately worn. Bound in publisher's red cloth with gilt lettering to spines. Sunning to spine. Minor general shelf wear to boards. Top edges of textblocks gilt. Fore edges of textblock deckled. Signed by Kent and enumerated on limitation page in the front of Volume I. Mild age toning and light scattered staining throughout textblock. Shelved above Case 13. 1381576. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Garden City Publishing Company, Inc hardcover
193018014033716<p>Owner signature on front flyleaf dated 1935 otherwise clean. Striking color illustrations by Belgian artist Jean de Boschère enhanced with gold metallic ink. Brown cloth hardcover. No dust jacket.</p> Garden City Pub. Co hardcover
1981230841Franklin Center.: Franklin Library. 1981. First edition thus. Hardcover. Leather bound. Gilt edges. . Fine copy. Octavo. Illustrated by Jose Narro. Very scarce in this condition. Franklin Library. hardcover
