Jean BOCCACE
Contes de J. Boccace
S. n.|à Londres [London] 1779|8.50 x 14 cm|10 volumes reliés
New edition in which the drawings by Gravelot, Boucher and Eisen (the majority by Gravelot) were re-engraved by Vidal after the 1757-1761 edition. It is copiously illustrated with an engraved title, 10 frontispieces and 10 numbered figures per volume, totaling 111 figures. Translation by Sabatier de Castres.
English binding in full glazed old red fine-grained morocco circa 1850 signed B. M. Bromace on each final leaf. Jansenist spine with raised bands. Title, volume number, date and place in 3 compartments. Signs of rubbing. 2 corners slightly bumped. Some pale foxing on an otherwise fresh set. Small fragments missing at head of volumes I and X.
Engraved bookplate featuring a nude woman holding a mirror Stephane D. Winkworth (designed by Nanni Preston).
Attractive edition with charming engravings. Many of a gallant character.
English binding in full glazed old red fine-grained morocco circa 1850 signed B. M. Bromace on each final leaf. Jansenist spine with raised bands. Title, volume number, date and place in 3 compartments. Signs of rubbing. 2 corners slightly bumped. Some pale foxing on an otherwise fresh set. Small fragments missing at head of volumes I and X.
Engraved bookplate featuring a nude woman holding a mirror Stephane D. Winkworth (designed by Nanni Preston).
Attractive edition with charming engravings. Many of a gallant character.
€900