Lot n° 256
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BOCCACE (Jean): The Decameron. Illustrated by Jean GRADASSI - Lot 256
BOCCACE (Jean): The Decameron. Illustrated by Jean GRADASSI the miniaturist. Nice, Le Chant des Sphères - SEFER, 1976-1978. 5 volumes.
19.5 by 25 cm. Full tan morocco with 4 ribbed spines, richly ornamented caissons, boards with very rich cold decoration, with foliate scrolls, and framed with figures by Gradassi, with a central recessed motif, gilt head, ochre moiré silk endpapers, lined slipcase. Very slight discoloration of spines, otherwise excellent condition.
Numbered copy (1504) on watermarked Lana vellum, the only paper.
Very fine illustration by Jean GRADASSI, with off-text, colored lettering and lamp-heads and reliefs...
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