The Histories of Gargantua and Pantagruel
by Rabelais, Francois
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New with no dust jacket
- Seller
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Palatine, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library. As New with no dust jacket. 1982. First Edition Thus. First Printing. Leather. Publisher's full brown leather, spine in three compartments separated by raised bands, gilt lettering in two compartments, gilt tooling in the remainder, intricate gilt decoration and borders on covers, a.e.g., printed endpapers. Illustrated with "ribald" B&W drawings by Frank C. Pape. Translated by John M. Cohen. . The volume is in perfect, pristine condition, unmarked, tight, square and clean. AS NEW.. B&W Illustrations. Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall. 715 pp .
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- Bookseller
- Round Table Books, LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 24218
- Title
- The Histories of Gargantua and Pantagruel
- Author
- Rabelais, Francois
- Illustrator
- Frank C. Pape
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- New As New with no dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition Thus. First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Franklin Library
- Place of Publication
- Franklin Center, PA
- Date Published
- 1982
- Keywords
- Fiction;, Literature;, Novels;, Collectible, Humor
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About the Seller
Round Table Books, LLC
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Palatine, Illinois
About Round Table Books, LLC
Round Table Books, LLC lists rare, beautiful and interesting books. All books are described accurately, packed carefully and shipped promptly. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED - Any book may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.
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