Early Printing: Il Decamerone by Giovanni Boccaccio. Nuovame...

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Early Printing: Il Decamerone by Giovanni Boccaccio. Nuovamente corretto et con diligntia stampato. Nil Candidus. Originally Printed 1527, this being a later 1729 edition. With colophon which marks the end of the tenth and final day of the book Decameron, also known as Principe Galeotto. Printed in Florence by the heirs of Filippo di Giunta. Printed April 13, 1527. Vellum bound, green and gilt labels with title and date to spine. Octavo. Presented in custom-made clam-shell case, half green leather five raised bands and gilt titles. Gilt edges.

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