Froissart's Chronicles (Easton Press Deluxe Limited Edition)

A$550 · Offered by Harry Hartog Rare Books

FROISSART, Jean (trans. Thomas Johnes). Froissart's Chronicles. Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2014. 2 vols. Large Octavo. Both volumes bound in full red leather, individually hand-marbled, making each set in this edition unique. Gilt decoration to covers and spines, incorporating gold metallic inks. All edges gilt. Over 170 illustrations throughout, comprising 116 woodcuts and 70 full-colour images. Housed together in a matching red cloth slipcase. Limited Deluxe Edition. Limited to 500 hand-numbered copies, this being number 15. Facsimile of the acclaimed English-language edition of 1874, itself derived from the translation of Thomas Johnes (1748–1816). Near fine. A few small blemishes to gilt edges and some shelf wear to slipcase; otherwise fine throughout. Please note: This is a two-volume set and is heavy. Additional postage costs may apply. If so, we will contact you after purchase. This book is currently not on display in store. If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: [email protected] Catalogue Number: HH000667

• Binding: Hardcover

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