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[The Decameron] Il Decamerone. [Volume I and II in 1 vol.] One Hundred Ingenious Novels Written by John Boccacio, The first Refiner of the Italian Language. Now done into English, and accommodated to the Gust of the present Age.
Boccacio, John [Giovanni].
London: 1702, John Nicholson.
First thus. [34]237, 287 pp. Leather. 8vo.
Illustrations: Engravings.
[Literature - Italy ]
[Classics - Antiquarian]
[Classics]
One full page engraving ea. for vol. 1 and 2. Incl. A Short Account of the Author's Life. To the Reader. Descriptive Tables to vol. 1 and 2. Binding full calf with 5 raised bands.
Gutter and spine professionally repaired, new title label. Minimal soiling and browning. No markings. The book is in very good condition for the age. A scarce treasure.

ID: 991074

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