Hardcover (rebound in leather)
1586 · Paris
by Corrozet, Gilles; Bonfons, Nicolas
Paris: Nicolas Bonfons, 1586. Early Edition. Two parts bound as one dated 1586 and 1588, in modern (ca. late 19th c.) full red morocco, gilt rules, spine decorated in gilt in compartments, gilt turn ins, edges gilt; faint dulling to spine, bookplate of E. Delicourt - a lovely binding in a matching leather trimmed slipcase. Fifth Bonfons edition, first appearance of the second book with the woodcuts by Rabel. [16], 212; [4], 119, [3] leaves. 56 woodcuts of tombs in the second part. Lightly washed, faint occasional foxing, neatly trimmed when rebound. Adams C 2695, Brunet II 307, Graesse II 276, Mortimer 156
(Inventory #: 046648)