[Rarebooks] FS: Dibdin, Bibliographical Decameron, 1817, first edition

[Bob Petrilla]

Colleagues,

We are pleased to offer:

Dibdin, Thomas Frognall. THE BIBLIOGRAPHICAL DECAMERON; OR, TEN DAYS
PLEASANT DISCOURSE UPON ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS, AND SUBJECTS CONNECTED
WITH EARLY ENGRAVING, TYPOGRAPHY, AND BIBLIOGRAPHY. London: Printed for the
Author by W. Bulmer & Co., Shakespeare Press, 1817. First Edition. Three
volumes. pp: ccxxv, 410, (1) corrections and additions; (iii), 535, (1)
corrections and additions; (iii), 544, (1) errata. Printed on large paper.
Complete with 37 leaves of plates as called for in the List of Plates in
Volume III (one double, one folding), many engravings in text, several
illustrations colored as issued. As usual in this book, some plates have
offset onto facing text, despite the tissue guards. Bound in long-grained,
tan morocco, elaborate spine decorations and dentelles, all edges gilt.
Except for the occasional off-setting, this set is in fine condition. 10" x
6.25" Very Good. Morocco.    $1,750.00

20% trade discount, postpaid in US.

Thanks for looking,

Bob and Alison



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