Tales from Boccaccio
1899, 1st edition. London : George Allen, Ruskin House. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: Bookplate of E. A. Bennett. Item #434483
Physical description: xxiii, 117 pages, 20 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 21 cm. Contents: Griselda -- Saladin and Torello -- Sir Federigo's hawk -- Isabella. Subjects: Boccaccio, Giovanni 1313-1375; Tales Italy.
Price: €125.00
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