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The Decameron Of Giovanni Boccaccio [Two Vols]


  • The Decameron Of Giovanni Boccaccio [Two Vols]
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Author Giovanni Boccaccio; Richard Aldington (tr)
Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition Good
Binding Hardcover - 717 pages
Published The Folio Society,  London 1969
Our Ref # 106290

Description

This s the 1969 second (and reset) edition of the Folio Society's excellent two volume 1954 Decameron with all in VG+ clean and bright order throughout, bar light toning to block edges. Buckland-Wright's illustrations showing well. Brown cloth with red and green decoration and bright gilt titling, very lightly rubbed. No d/j, rather publisher's slipcase. This a little battered (but has done its protective job well!), with some internal repairs to panel split at top. 4to. Vol.1: The First Five Days, 393pp; Vol.2: The Last Five Days, 324pp
£20.00

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