By Giovanni Boccaccio; Philip H. Wicksteed
London   Alexander Moring Limited the de la More Press
6" by 4.5" [8], xv, [7], 159, [1pp]
Philip H. Wicksteed's scarce translation of Boccaccio's 'Life of Dante', this volume focusing on the early life of the monumental Italian poet.
By Giovanni Boccaccio; Philip H. Wicksteed

1904 The Early Lives of Dante

London   Alexander Moring Limited the de la More Press
6" by 4.5" [8], xv, [7], 159, [1pp]
Philip H. Wicksteed's scarce translation of Boccaccio's 'Life of Dante', this volume focusing on the early life of the monumental Italian poet.
£45.00
: 0.5kgs / : 780P45

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Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce

A scarce translation of Boccaccio's biography, this extract focusing on the early life of Dante.

Illustrated with a frontispiece.

Translated by Philip H. Wicksteed.

Part of the King's Classics series, edited by Professor Gollancz.

Condition

In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart, with some light discolouration and marks to the boards and spine. A little bumping to the spine. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean, with some odd spots to the first and last few pages.

Very Good

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