IL DECAMERON
DI MESSER GIOVANNI BOCCACCI
VOLUME SECONDO
VOLUME TERZO
FIRENZE
G. BARBERA EDITORE 1888
Miniature edition of 1888 of the famous work "Il Decameron" by Giovanni Boccaccio (1350-1353).
The work was probably written in the half of XIV century and was probably published in 1470. Due to different refeerings to erotism it was accused of erotism and immorality or scandal and censored in different periods.
A plate covered by tissue paper in each frontspice.
In very good conditions.
Parchment coeval cover with gilted title and decorations in the spine in very good conditions lightly worn in the extremities. Binding in good condition. Pages in very good conditions with occasional foxing. In 24. Dim. 11x6,5 cm. Pp. 541+(1), 505+(1)