The Decameron; the Modell of Wit, Mirth, Eloquence and Conversation, Framed in Ten Dayes, of an Hundred Curious Pieces, by Seven Honourable Ladies, and Three Noble Gentlemen; Preserved to Posterity by the Renowned John Boccaccio. . . with an Introduction by Edward Hutton and Wood-Cuts in the Renaissance Manner by Fritz Kredel

Boccaccio, Giovanni

Published by New York, The Heritage Club, 1940

About this Item

Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked, floral-patterned cloth. Slight dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 536 pages; Description: xxii, 536 p. , 1 l. Illus. 27 cm. Subjects: Boccaccio, Giovanni 1313-1375. 2 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 84065

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Decameron; the Modell of Wit, Mirth, Eloquence and Conversation, Framed in Ten Dayes, of an Hundred Curious Pieces, by Seven Honourable Ladies, and Three Noble Gentlemen; Preserved to Posterity by the Renowned John Boccaccio. . . with an Introduction by Edward Hutton and Wood-Cuts in the Renaissance Manner by Fritz Kredel
• Publisher: New York, The Heritage Club
• Publication Date: 1940
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Heritage Club Edition.
• Weight: 2 kilograms