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Sale 307: Fine Printed Books, including Illustrated Books, Bindings, Literature & Art (#307) 04/21/2005 1:00 PM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 04/21/2005 1:00 PM PDT

Lot #42 The Decameron

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$250

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Description

Title:

The Decameron

Author:

Boccaccio, Giovanni

Place Published:

London

Publisher:

Henry F. Bumpus

Date Published:

1906

Description:

2 volumes. Illustrated by Louis Chalon with 12 plates. 10x6¾, full green straight-grained morocco gilt, turn-ins gilt, orange silk endleaves, top edges gilt.

Condition:

Spines darkened, joints rubbed, few corners showing, light wear to silk; neat owner's stamps to titles, vol. 1 with marginal stains to frontispiece and title; still, a handsome set, very good or better.

Item#:

159781
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