Les Antiquitez Croniques et Singularitez de Paris, Ville Capitalle du Royaume de France.
Paris: Nicolas Bonfons, 1586.
Jean Rabel. Early Edition. Hardcover (rebound in leather). Near Fine Condition. Item #046648
ISBN: NoISBN
Two parts bound as one dated 1586 and 1588, in modern (ca. late 19th c.) full red morocco, gilt rules, spine decorated in gilt in compartments, gilt turn ins, edges gilt; faint dulling to spine, bookplate of E. Delicourt - a lovely binding in a matching leather trimmed slipcase. Fifth Bonfons edition, first appearance of the second book with the woodcuts by Rabel. [16], 212; [4], 119, [3] leaves. 56 woodcuts of tombs in the second part. Lightly washed, faint occasional foxing, neatly trimmed when rebound. Adams C 2695, Brunet II 307, Graesse II 276, Mortimer 156 Size: Octavo (8vo). Illustrator: Jean Rabel. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; Antiquarian & Rare. Inventory No: 046648.
Price: $3,250.00