les Hackes

New edition, after the original of 1623. This edition is illustrated with 2 charming frontispieces and 11 unsigned figures. Each of the figures has an upper and lower part, as if they were two vignettes. All the illustrations have fine contrast and have been perfectly printed. This edition by the Hackes is part of the Elsevier collection. "The most attractive and most sought-after edition". Brunet III, 1931.
Later bindings (mid-19th century) in full green morocco, signed C. Hardy. Spine with five raised bands decorated with blind compartments. Double blind fillet on boards. Gilt decorative board-edges framing the pastedowns. All edges gilt. Spine slightly faded, otherwise handsome...

New edition, after the original of 1623. This edition is illustrated with 2 charming frontispieces and 11 unsigned figures. Each of the figures has an upper and lower part, as if they were two vignettes. All illustrations have beautiful contrast and have been perfectly printed. This edition of the Hackes is part of the Elsevier collection. "The most beautiful and most sought-after edition". Brunet III, 1931.
Full fawn morocco binding. Spine with raised bands decorated with date at foot. Blind-ruled frieze border on boards and double fillet border. Decorative gilt board-edges. Edges gilt. Handsome copy, in excellent interior and exterior condition. Unsigned master binding.
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