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. Translated into English anno 1620, with an introduction by Edward Hutton and wood-cuts in the Renaissance manner by Fritz Kredel.

Boccaccio, Giovanni.

Published by The Heritage Club, New York, 1940

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4°. XXI,(1),536,(2) S. Orig.-Leinenband mit goldgeprägtem Rückentitel. A contemporary of William Shakespeare made the first translation of Boccaccio into English, and it is this charing tanslation (. which is printed in this edition. The wood-cuts have been made for this edition by Fritz Kredel. The typography has been planned by George Macy". - Einband etwas berieben; Rücken etwas gebräunt; Schnitt gering angeschmutzt; Seiten gebräunt. Seller Inventory # 17405

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Title: The Decameron. The modell of wit, mirth, ...

Publisher: The Heritage Club, New York

Publication Date: 1940

Binding: Hardcover