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 ¾ morocco, top edges gilt, uncut. Privately printed for Members of the Aldus Society, London, 1903.
Published at $150.00. $75.00
4 Another Copy of the same edition, bound in dark green buckram, Japanese vellum labels, gilt tops, uncut edges. 12 volumes. Privately printed for Members of the Aldus Society. London, 1903.
Published at $75.00. $45.00
5 Amatory. Kisses: A Poetical Translation of the Basia of Joannes Secundus Nicolaius. With the original Latin, and an Essay on his Life and Writings. Finely engraved frontispiece. The Second Edition, with additions. Post 8vo., old polished calf. London, 1778. $7.50
This translation throughout is confronted with the original Latin, the preservation of which, as every Edition of SECUNDUS is now become extremely scarce. Very fine copy.
6 Amatory (Aphrodite). Done into English from the French of Pierre Louys. Printed from bold type on a high grade antique-laid paper, and beautifully bound, with parchment back stamped in gold, and Fabriano sides. Gilt top, raw edge and tail. Notes and index are in the back of the book. Absolutely unexpurgated version. Beautiful frontispiece on Japanese vellum, and five head pieces. Decorative initial in the opening of each chapter. Privately printed for subscribers only. $15.00
Edition limited to 550 numbered copies only.
The feminine personage who occupies the principal place in this romance whose pages you are about to turn, is an antique courtesan, but be reassured, she will not convert herself.