The Histories of Gargantua and Pantagruel ... : Translated and with an introduction by J.M. Cohen
by Rabelais, Francois (ca. 1490-1553?). Pape, Frank C. (Illus.)
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About This Item
Pennsylvania: Franklin Library (1982), 1982. 1st edition - The Franklin Library edition. Hardback. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked decorated genuine brown leather. Raised bands. Classic Franklin Library design. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Decorated endpapers. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. All-edges-gilt. Provenance: From the library of Michele Pepeiz with personalized bookplate to front pastedown. ; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 714 pages; Physical desc. : 714 p. Ill. , 23 cm. Subject: Rabelais, François, ca. 1490-1553? - Translations into English. French literature - 16th century - Texts. Fiction in French - 16th century - English texts. Novels - French literature. French fiction - 16th century.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 214189
- Title
- The Histories of Gargantua and Pantagruel ... : Translated and with an introduction by J.M. Cohen
- Author
- Rabelais, Francois (ca. 1490-1553?). Pape, Frank C. (Illus.)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st edition - The Franklin Library edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania: Franklin Library (1982)
- Date Published
- 1982
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