Franklin Center:: Franklin Library,. Near Fine. 1982. Hardcover. Translated from the French by John M. Cohen. First edition thus. Octavo, quarter bound in red leather, red cloth boards, gilt lettering and design, raised bands along spine, all edges gilt, ribbon bookmark. Previous owner's name on verso of front free endpaper, blind-stamped on front free endpaper and title page, else fine.; 715 pages .

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Bookseller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 49380
Title: Histories of Gargantua and Pantagruel.
Author: RABELAIS, Francois
Illustrator: Frank C. Pape
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Publisher: Franklin Library,
Place of Publication: Franklin Center:
Date Published: 1982
Keywords: French Literature, TRANSLATION

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