1375 Edward Hutton (1 results)
More imagesThe 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
Boccaccio, John. [Giovanni Boccaccio, 1313 - 1375]. Edward Hutton - Contributor. Fritz Kredel - Illustrator
Published by The Heritage Press, New York, 1940
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Tavistock Books, ABAA, Reno, NV, U.S.A.Tavistock Books, ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerxxii, 536, [2] pp. Renaissance-style woodcuts by Kredel throughout. 10-1/2" x 7-3/4" "The typography has been planned by George Macy." - Colophon Light wear to binding, spine slightly sunned and has some small stains to the lower spine. Box rubbed and sunned, gilt fading. A VG+ copy in a Good+ slipcase. Full tan sheepskin binding, gilt stamped lettering and raised bands to spine. TEG. Brown paper slipcase (gilt printing to one side) 1st edition thus, i.e., the 1st version published by Heritage Press with Kredel's woodcut illustrations, ca 1948 (? Cf. Sandglass No. 11L).…
