The works of Mr. Francis Rabelais : doctor in physick ; containing five books of the lives, heroick deeds and sayings of Gargantua and his sonne Pantagruel, together with the Pantagrueline prognostication, the Oracle of the divine Bacbuc, and response of the bottle : hereunto are annexed the Navigations unto the Sounding isle and the isle of the Apedefts, as likewise the Philosophical cream with a Limosin epistle / all done by Mr. Francis Rabelais, in the French tongue ; and now faithfully translated into English . 1653 ; illustrated by W. Heath Robinson

Published by London : Narvarre Society, 1931

  • Hardcover
  • Used
See all details

Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.MW Books

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since July 12, 2005

Hardcover

Condition: Used

£ 165.82

 Free Shipping 
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

Near fine copy in the original title-blocked pictorial cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 2 v. (xviii, 474, xvi, 462 p.) : ill. ; 23 cm. Notes; [1931]. Includes previous owner's inscriptions. Translated by T. Urquhart & P.A. Motteux. Subjects; Francois Rabelais (ca. 1490-1553?). Writings. Collected works. French writing. 15th-16th century writings. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 241070

Bibliographic details

Title
The works of Mr. Francis Rabelais : doctor in physick ; containing five books of the lives, heroick deeds and sayings of Gargantua and his sonne Pantagruel, together with the Pantagrueline prognostication, the Oracle of the divine Bacbuc, and response of the bottle : hereunto are annexed the Navigations unto the Sounding isle and the isle of the Apedefts, as likewise the Philosophical cream with a Limosin epistle / all done by Mr. Francis Rabelais, in the French tongue ; and now faithfully translated into English . 1653 ; illustrated by W. Heath Robinson
Author
Rabelais, François (ca. 1490-1553?). Urquhart, Thomas Sir (1611-1660). Motteux, Peter Anthony (1660-1718). Robinson, William Heath (1872-1894)
Publisher
London : Narvarre Society
Publication year
1931
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
Facsimile Edition.
Item weight
1 kilogram

MW Books

New York, NY, U.S.A.

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since July 12, 2005

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Item7 to 15 business days4 to 13 business days
First item£ 0.00£ 26.30
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Paypal

Store description

With a permanent inventory of 250,000 hand-picked volumes and with publication dates ranging from the 1500s to the present, MW Books has much to offer the conscientious bibliophile as well as the avid reader. Travel and Exploration, European Literature, Modern Firsts, 19th Century Illustrated, Asian & African Political History, British Topography, Regional Art Reference, Signed & Gift editions etc. etc.; we'd love to hear from you - let us know if we can help in any way.

Specialty

Travel and Exploration, Asian and Colonial History, Labour History

Seller's business information

MW Books Ltd.

MW Books Ltd. 70A Renmore Road
Co. Galway, Ireland H91CHH6