The 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

About this Item

xxii, 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).

Seller Inventory # 39576

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The 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
• Publisher: The Heritage Press, New York
• Publication Date: 1940
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Seller catalogs:
  • Literature