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The Heptameron of the Tales of Margaret Queen of Navarre. Volume the Second. [Vol. 2 only of 2]

The Heptameron of the Tales of Margaret Queen of Navarre. Volume the Second. [Vol. 2 only of 2]

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The Heptameron of the Tales of Margaret Queen of Navarre. Volume the Second. [Vol. 2 only of 2]

by SAINTSBURY, George

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London. Privately printed for Members of the Aldus Society. 1903. 8vo. 22cm, "Edition de Luxe", No. 145 of a limited edition of 1250 copies, vi,245p., with 5 engraved plates (including frontis) with red captioned tissue guards, in half crushed crimson morocco grain leather and red marbled boards, gilt ruled borders and decorations & gilt title on the spine, marbled endpapers, t.e.g., near fine (ho3.1). ~ Sub-titled: "Newly translated from the authentic text, with an essay upon the Heptameron". A translation of the medieval masterpiece of Queen Marguerite of Navarre (1492-1549) first published posthumously in 1559. This volume includes tales 24 to 72. In fine binding.

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Title
The Heptameron of the Tales of Margaret Queen of Navarre. Volume the Second. [Vol. 2 only of 2]
Author
SAINTSBURY, George
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Publisher
London. Privately printed for Members of the Aldus Society. 1903
Keywords
french, medieval , literature , marguerite de navarre , heptameron ,translation saintbury, limited edition. fine bindings

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Fine Binding
An elaborate and decorative binding, example including a leather-bound book with gilt edges, raised blind stamps, raised ribs,...
Gilt
The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
Spine
The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Morocco
Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
Fine
A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
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