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London: Nonesuch Press, 1925. The Writings (limited edition of 1500 copies, this being No. 654): xviii, 364 pages+ vii, 397 pages + vii, 430 pages. The Life (published 1927; limited edition of 1480 copies, this being No. 864): xv, 397 pages. Quarto. Portrait frontispiece and many b/w plates. Notes at the end of each volume. The Life has appendices, notes and index. Original vellum-backed marbled papered boards. Gilt titling on the spines. All edges uncut. Partially unopened. Very slight spotting. Some offsetting on endpapers. *A very beautiful set.. Hard Cover. Very Good.

London: Jonathan Cape, 2007. First Edition. Paperback. As New/As New. First edition First printing, Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd, London UK FIRST EDITION and FIRST PRINTING. WON THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE FOR 2007. The book is unread and is in mint condition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

1901 EXQUISITE Italian Novels Facetious Nights Straparola + Pecorone Fiorentino

A rare, early 20th-century printing of two famous Italian novels translated into English by William G. Waters. Printed by the Society of Bibliophiles in London, this seven volume set features "The Facetious Nights of Straparola" by Giovanni Francesco Straparola and 'Il Pecorone' by Giovanni Fiorentino. Both of these works are notable for being written in the style of the famed work 'Decameron' by Giovanni Boccaccio.

Item number: #7179
Price: $499
WATERS, William G. [English transl.]
The Italian novelists
London : Privately printed for members of the Society of bibliophiles, 1901.

Details:
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Collation: Complete with all pages
o 7 volumes
§ 1-4. "The Facetious Nights of Straparola"
§ 5-7. "The Pecorone of Ser Giovanni"
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Language: English
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Binding: Leather; tight and secure
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Size: ~8.5in X 6in (21.5cm x 15cm)
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf / A Borzoi Book, 1981 First printing of the stated first trade edition, preceded by the Franklin Library limited edition. Signed by Toni Morrison directly on the front endpage. Very slight crease to top corner of the first three leaves, else book in fine condition; in a fine dust jacket. A superb copy.

1855 Herman Melville TYPEE Story of Toby Polynesia Whaling Novel Moby Dick

"Strange as it may seem, there is nothing in which a young and beautiful female appears to more advantage than in the art of smoking."
― Herman Melville, Typee
Herman Melville was a 19th-century American novelist known for his works 'Typee' and 'Moby Dick'. While 'Moby Dick' has seen more sustained popularity since its first release, 'Typee,' and its sequel 'Omoo,' was Melville's first book and saw initial success and was his most popular work during his lifetime.
'Typee' (1846) is classic travel literature and is based on Melville's own experiences on the island of Nuku Hiva, Polynesia. It was because of 'Typee'
that Melville was coined 'the man who lived among cannibals.' According to Howard, Melville
"drew his material from his experiences, from his imagination, and from a variety of travel books when the memory of his experiences was inadequate"


This 1855 was heavily edited by Melville himself, removing references to… Read More

London: Nonesuch Press, 1925. The Writings (limited edition of 1500 copies, this being No. 654): xviii, 364 pages+ vii, 397 pages + vii, 430 pages. The Life (published 1927; limited edition of 1480 copies, this being No. 864): xv, 397 pages. Quarto. Portrait frontispiece and many b/w plates. Notes at the end of each volume. The Life has appendices, notes and index. Original vellum-backed marbled papered boards. Gilt titling on the spines. All edges uncut. Partially unopened. Very slight spotting. Some offsetting on endpapers. *A very beautiful set.. Hard Cover. Very Good.

London: Jonathan Cape, 2007. First Edition. Paperback. As New/As New. First edition First printing, Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd, London UK FIRST EDITION and FIRST PRINTING. WON THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE FOR 2007. The book is unread and is in mint condition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

1901 EXQUISITE Italian Novels Facetious Nights Straparola + Pecorone Fiorentino

A rare, early 20th-century printing of two famous Italian novels translated into English by William G. Waters. Printed by the Society of Bibliophiles in London, this seven volume set features "The Facetious Nights of Straparola" by Giovanni Francesco Straparola and 'Il Pecorone' by Giovanni Fiorentino. Both of these works are notable for being written in the style of the famed work 'Decameron' by Giovanni Boccaccio.

Item number: #7179
Price: $499
WATERS, William G. [English transl.]
The Italian novelists
London : Privately printed for members of the Society of bibliophiles, 1901.

Details:
·
Collation: Complete with all pages
o 7 volumes
§ 1-4. "The Facetious Nights of Straparola"
§ 5-7. "The Pecorone of Ser Giovanni"
·
Language: English
·
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
·
Size: ~8.5in X 6in (21.5cm x 15cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer… Read More

New York: Alfred A. Knopf / A Borzoi Book, 1981 First printing of the stated first trade edition, preceded by the Franklin Library limited edition. Signed by Toni Morrison directly on the front endpage. Very slight crease to top corner of the first three leaves, else book in fine condition; in a fine dust jacket. A superb copy.

1855 Herman Melville TYPEE Story of Toby Polynesia Whaling Novel Moby Dick

"Strange as it may seem, there is nothing in which a young and beautiful female appears to more advantage than in the art of smoking."
― Herman Melville, Typee
Herman Melville was a 19th-century American novelist known for his works 'Typee' and 'Moby Dick'. While 'Moby Dick' has seen more sustained popularity since its first release, 'Typee,' and its sequel 'Omoo,' was Melville's first book and saw initial success and was his most popular work during his lifetime.
'Typee' (1846) is classic travel literature and is based on Melville's own experiences on the island of Nuku Hiva, Polynesia. It was because of 'Typee'
that Melville was coined 'the man who lived among cannibals.' According to Howard, Melville
"drew his material from his experiences, from his imagination, and from a variety of travel books when the memory of his experiences was inadequate"


This 1855 was heavily edited by Melville himself, removing references to… Read More