Harry F. Marks Catalogue No. 4, 1919

Harry F. Marks Catalogue No. 4, 1919 - Choice and Unusual Books

Book Love, my friends, is your pass to the greatest, the purest, and the most perfect pleasure that God has prepared for His creatures. It lasts when all other pleasures fade. It will support you when all other recreations are gone. It will last you until your death. It will make your hours pleasant to you as long as you live. 1 Addison (Joseph). The works. With Notes by Richard Hurd, D.D. A New Edition. Illustrated with fine engravings. Newly and handsomely bound in maroon calf, full gilt backs, linen sides, 6 volumes, London, Henry G. Bohn, 1854. $21.00 2 Ainsworth (William Harrison). Historical Romances. Illustrated with numerous exquisite etchings in two states, remarque proofs, and portraits on India paper. 20 vols., 8vo. New red buckram, Japan vellum labels, entirely uncut. Phila., Barrie & Sons. UNEXPURGATED EDITION. Printed for subscribers only. 3 Aldus Classics. Consisting of:The Works of Francis Rabelais, translated from the French by Sir Thomas Urquhart and Motteux, 2 vols.; The Decameron, or The Ten Days' Entertainment of Boccaccio, completely done into English Prose and Verse by John Payne, 2 vols.; The Heptameron of the Tales of Margaret, Queen of Navarre, translated from the Authentic Text, with an essay upon the Heptameron, by George Saintsbury, M.A., 2 vols.; The Novellino of Masuccio, translated into English by W. G. Waters, 2 vols.; The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau, completely translated into English, 2 vols.; The Tales and Novels of J. De La Fontaine, completely translated into English, 2 vols.; Limited Edition de Luxe, large paper, wide margins, splendidly printed, exquisitely illustrated with photogravures on Japanese vellum. In all 12 volumes, handsome morocco, top edges gilt, uncut. Privately printed for Members of the Aldus Society, London, 1903. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 47014
Author: Marks, Harry F.
Release Date: Oct 1, 2014
Format: eBook
Language: English