The Decameron [2-Volume Set, Complete]

Giovanni Boccaccio; Richard Aldington (Translator); Jean de Bosschère (Illustrator)

Published by G P Putnam's Sons, London, 1930

About this Item

An attractive used set, in brick red buckram with ornate gilt titles. Top edges gilt, others uncut. Lavish illustrations by Jean de Bosschère. Former academic library books; ink stamps to endpapers, including withdrawn stamps; call numbers in white on spines. Poseidon bookplates to frontpastedowns, partially removed. Clean and unmarked contents. Firm, tight bindings. Very sound and presentable overall.Publisher's note: Set against the background of the Black Death of 1348, Giovanni Boccaccio's undisputed masterpiece recaptures both the tragedies and comedies of medieval life and is surely one of the greatest achievements in the history of literature. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Fiction; Plague Europe History ; Fiction; Storytelling ; Italian literature; Boschère, Jean de 1878-1953; Boccaccio, Giovanni, 1313-1375; Add. Inventory No: 240522ROSY005003.

Seller Inventory # 240522ROSY005003

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Decameron [2-Volume Set, Complete]
• Publisher: G P Putnam's Sons, London
• Publication Date: 1930
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fiction