Seven young women and three young men escape the Black Death in Florence and retreat to a countryside villa, passing the time by telling stories. Translated by Richard Aldington with aquatints by Buckland-Wright. This edition of the Decameron is limited to 1750 numbered copies. Bound in real goatskin and blocked design by Jeff Clements. Gilt debossed design and lettering to spine. Gilt upper page edges. Includes flyer: The Happy Art of Narration: Reading of Boccaccio and the Decameron. Contained in a green solander box with gilt lettering to spine. Limited edition reprint. Condition: fine +. Hardcover binding.
Publisher: Folio Society
Date Published: 2007
Publication Place: Westminster
Condition: fine +.
Binding: Hardcover
Dimensions: 8vo.
