Hardcover
1816 · Milano
by Giovanni Boccaccio
Milano : Per Giovanni Silvestri, 1816. xxxii, 293, (3), 398, (2), 319, (1), 287, (1), pp. Engraving of the author frontis Vol. I. Very Good, in contemporary quarter calf over faux wood grain paper covered boards, ribbon markers, contemporary bookplate with peacock sitting atop crown and 4 initials. Vols. III and IV with calf chipped at spineboards rubbed at corners, internally quite clean and bright. Text in Italian. An uncommon edition in quite nice condition. Boccaccio's 1353 classic, set in Italy during the Black Death.. Later Edition. Quarter Calf. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
(Inventory #: 008127)