Published by Printed for The Society of English Bibliophilists, London, 1894
Seller: Frey Fine Books, Rougemont, NC, U.S.A.
First Edition
Leather. Condition: Near Fine. 1st edition. 1st edition. 5 volume set, complete. A Near Fine set. 8vos. In period Fine binding of half light blue leather and cloth over boards. Six compartment spine with title, volume and design in gilt. t.e.g. A handsome set. A collection of 72 short stories written by Marguerite de Navarre, published posthumously in 1558. It was originally intended to contain 100 stories, but Marguerite's untimely death cut it at the second story of the eighth day.