The Decameron of Boccaccio (Unexpurgated) [Complete Two Volume Set]
Boccaccio, Giovanni; Rigg, J.M. (trans.); Chalon, Louis (illus.)
London: The Navarre Society, [n.d.].
Vol. I: 332 pp.; 22.5 x 14 x 3 cm
Vol. II: 404 pp.; 22.5 x 14 x 3 cm
Hardcover (very good); Dust jackets (good)

Handsome two volume edition of Boccaccio's Decameron in Rigg's faithful and complete translation with the original 16 plate illustrations by Louis Chalon reproduced and coloured by hand. Privately published for the Navarre Society. Undated, but presumably early to mid 20th Century: inscription from former owner on front free end paper is dated October 1951. Both volumes are in very good condition. Minimal wear to the grey cloth boards. Interiors are clean and unmarked (save for aforementioned inscription). Dust jackets are good to very good. Some general edge wear. A touch of loss to the top of the spine of the jacket for volume one. Else in excellent shape. Now wrapped in protective jacket covers.