Novelle cinque : tales from the Veneto / translated, edited, and annotated by George H. Bumgardner ; illustrated with facsimiles from the 16th century manuscript
1970, Imprint Society Edition. Barre, Mass. : Imprint Society. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked, cloth-backed, decorated boards. The classic Imprint Society design. Slightest of dust-dulling to the panel edges. In a title-labelled slipcase which is somewhat edge-worn. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 143 pages; Description: 143 p. : col. facsims., plates ; 27 cm. Subjects: Veneto (Italy) --Social life and customs --Fiction. Contents: Anzollo and Valeria. --Pruneo and Julia. --Hieronymus and Lucretia. --Estore and Camilla. --Feliciano, F. Justa Victoria. Notes: In English. The 2d, 3d, and 4th stories constitute the major part of the anonymous Refugio de' miseri. Includes bibliographical references. Item #213899
ISBN: 0876360533
Price: €25.00