The Decameron - Giovanni Boccaccio 1st Franklin Leather

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The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio. Franklin Center (PA): The Franklin Library, 1981. Thick tall 8vo, in original gilt black leather boards, with raised spine bands, a.e.g.; 749pp + colophon, illustrated throughout with woodcut vignettes. First Franklin Library edition, first printing. Translated from the Italian by G. H. McWilliam. Woodcuts by Jose Narro. A tight, clean virtually AS NEW copy of this Italian classic, beautifully printed and bound with the usual Franklin flare and flourishes. Square and sharp, a F book with NO RUBBING TO THE GILT EDGES OR DISCOLORATION OF THE GILT STAMPING! A gorgeous treatment of this classic, in great condition. Terms: WINNIN G BIDDER MUST CONTACT SELLER WITHIN 24 HOURS (1 DAY) AFTER CLOSE OF AUCTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE PURCHASE. PAYMENT MUST BE MADE VIA PAYPAL WITHIN 72 HOURS (THREE DAYS) FROM CLOSE OF AUCTION--NO EXCEPTIONS! At the full discretion of the seller, any buyer not complying with these terms may have their auction win rescinded and the item offered to other bidders via “Second Chance” or simply relisted. Buyers with auctions rescinded will be banned from bidding in future. Your bid is contractual consent to these terms; so, if you’re not going to honor these Terms of Sale, please do not bid . Returns: Full refund/credit (less shipping) within 7 days of receipt with prior notification. read more