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THE WORKS OF FRANCOIS RABELAIS [TWO VOLUMES]

THE WORKS OF FRANCOIS RABELAIS [TWO VOLUMES]

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THE WORKS OF FRANCOIS RABELAIS [TWO VOLUMES]

by Rabelais, Francois; Urquhard, Thomas [translator]; Motteux, Peter [translator]; Papé, Frank C. [illustrator]

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New York: Boni and Liveright, 1927. Limited Edition, Number 2514/4300. Hardcover. Octavo, two vols.; G+; full bindings of black cloth; spines faded to dark brown, with gilt lettering and design; some shelf wear and soiling; corners bumped; shredding to corners of boards; small closed tears to head and tail of both spines; upper edges stained red; previous owner's bookplate at front paste down of both vols.; numbered 2514/4300 at limitations page; front hinge of vol.1 starting, back hinge split; contains black and white illustrated plates; pages clean; shelved above Case 0. 1338320. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

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Second Story Books, ABAA US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
1338320
Title
THE WORKS OF FRANCOIS RABELAIS [TWO VOLUMES]
Author
Rabelais, Francois; Urquhard, Thomas [translator]; Motteux, Peter [translator]; Papé, Frank C. [illustrator]
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used
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Edition
Limited Edition, Number 2514/4300
Publisher
Boni and Liveright
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1927
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May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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Octavo
Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
Edges
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Bookplate
Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
Tail
The heel of the spine.
Hinge
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Gilt
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Shelf Wear
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