London: John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd 1933. Cloth. Very Good Indeed/Good. 10" by 7". Frank C. Papé. The second edition of The Complete Works of Rabelais with many illustrations by Frank C. Papé complete in two volumes. The second edition of The Complete Works of Rabelais with illustrations complete in two volumes. In the publisher"s original cloth with decorative gilt borders with the original unclipped dust wrappers. First published in 1927 this is the second edition of the works of French novelist François Rabelais translated to English from the original French. Translated by Sir Thomas Urquhart and Peter Motteux with annotations by Duchat Ozell and others.With a new introduction by J. Lewis May and many black and white illustrations by Frank C. Papé. In the publisher"s original cloth with decorative gilt borders. Externally very smart with slight fading and damp staining to edge of one side of front and rear boards. Shelf wear to the extremities. Bumping to spine head and tail. The odd mark to the boards. Dust wrappers generally sound. Creasing to wrap. Chips and closed tears to extremities and front and rear panels. Closed tears and loss to joints and spine heads and tails. The odd mark to the wraps. Small area of loss to wrap at the spine of volume I. Archival tape repair to reverse wrap of volume I. Internally firmly bound. Pages clean but age toned and light spotting only to the first and last few. Very Good Indeed John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd hardcover
London: Boni and Liveright 1927. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Two-volume leather bound set illustrated by Frank C. Pape and limited to 4300 numbered sets this being # 2015. Boni & Liveright 1927. VG decorative black leather boards with gilt decorating and lettering and raised bands at spine. Light corner wear to boards see photos. Gilt top edge and deckled fore-edge. Former owner's ink to front pastedowns. Pages are otherwise clean and unmarked. Binding is tight and square. A gorgeous set. Boni and Liveright hardcover
Angus & Robertson London. Hardcover. Good. THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. This book published in 1951 is in good condition for its age with some "bumps" on the corners and stains on the cover first page and page edges - see photos. This edition is illustrated by E. J. Broadhurst Angus & Robertson, London hardcover
Sydney: Angus & Robertson 1957 with illustrations by Broadhurst reprint hardback 761 pages. laminated dj adhered to boards and in VERY GOOD CLEAN TIGHT READING ORDER ALMOST AS NEW. Full refund if not satisfied. 24 hour despatch. Hardcover. Very Good. hardcover
New York: Franklin Library Oxford University Press 1982. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine Bound in one quarter premium full leather. Accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. Decorated endsheets and with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints.; First Franklin Library Edition. Franklin Library Oxford University Press hardcover
Pennsylvania: Franklin Library 1982. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Illustrated by Frank C. Pape. Near Fine Leather Bound Accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines.; First Franklin Library Edition. Franklin Library hardcover
The Franklin Library 1979. Hardcover. Very Good. . 2 volumes. Green leather with gilt lettering and embellishments. Minor shelf wear. Pages/boards clean. The Franklin Library hardcover
The Franklin Library 1982. Hardcover. Very Good. in x in x in. Pages generally clean and brightNo markings.Leather spine with Gilt decoration.Binding firm.Some Light wear to edges.24 illustrations by Frank C. Pape. The Franklin Library hardcover
Franklin Center Pennsylvania: Franklin Library 1979. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine Leather Bound Accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines.; The Great Books of the Western World. Franklin Library hardcover
Pennsylvania: Franklin Library 1979. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Both volumes Very Good Leather Bound. Book accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints to ensure the highest quality binding. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines. Foxing on top text block edges of both volumes.; Great Books of The Western World. Franklin Library hardcover
Franklin Center: The Franklin Library 1979. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dj. 8vo. Gustave Dore. 2 volumes green/gilt embossed full leather 3 raised bands silk endpapers satin ribbon AEG b/w sketch illustrations by Gustave Dore. The Franklin Library hardcover
The Franklin Library 1982. Hardcover. Very Good. in x in x in. First edition Pages clean and bright Binding firm Light wear to edges Marbled endpapers Gilt decoration to cover and spine. The Franklin Library hardcover
Pennsylvania: Franklin Library 1979. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Illustrated by Gustave Dore. Both volumes Near Fine Leather Bound. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints to ensure the highest quality binding. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines. Notes From The Editor neatly laid into volume one.; The Great Books of the Western World. Franklin Library hardcover
Franklin Library. Used; Very Good. 2 Volume Set Hardcover. Franklin Library. 1979. Bound in Green Leather. Book Condition: Very Good. Jacket Condition: None. Gilt illustrations on cover. All edges gilt. Silk Ribbon. Clean and unmarked pages. Francois Rabelais Author Gustave Dore IllustratorAccented in 22kt gold printed on archival paper with gilded edges smyth sewing & concealed muslin joints. Bound In full leather with hubbed spines. Pristine. A Limited Edition. ; This volume is published by Franklin Library exclusively for subscribers to The 25th Anniversary Limited Edition of The Great Books of the Western World. . 0. Leather Bound. LIMITED & SPECIAL EDITIONS. Franklin Library hardcover
The Franklin Library 1979. Hardcover. Very Good. . 2-volume set. Bound in full green leather with rasied bands and gilt decoration all edges gilt silk moire endpapers. Near fine set. The Franklin Library hardcover
<p>This set of two volumes is in as new condition. There are no markings in the books tight binding. Gilt lettering and decoration on green leather cover. 1979. Ships within 24 hours.</p> Franklin Library hardcover
Franklin Center Pennsylvania: Franklin Library 1979. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Fine Leather Bound Accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines. Notes from editors neatly laid in.; First Franklin Library Edition. Franklin Library hardcover
Franklin Center Pennsylvania: Franklin Library 1982. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in boards. Decorated endpapers. All edges gilt. Hubbed spine. ; First Franklin Library Edition.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Franklin Library hardcover
<p>This is a beautifully illustrated copy of "The Works of Rabelais" - Faithfully Translated from the French with Variorum Notes and Numerous Illustrations by GUSTAVE DORE including 20 additional new illustrations. Circa 1920's there is no date of publication stated. Privately printed.<br /><br />Condition:<br />Small light stain at the bottom of the front cover. The lettering on the spine has faded. There is a thin vertical strip along the center of the back cover where the cloth has creased. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Both covers are firmly attached. The title page has dates and "trans. by Urquhart" written in pen; 28 pages were found that have markings in pen such as a line in the outer margin a small notation a check-mark and an arrow. Pages 254-257 and the illustrated page in between each have a small piece missing at the top edge. Some pages at the back are still attached along the top or bottom edge. Surname written in pen at the top of the front end paper. Overall the book is in Good- condition.</p> Privately Printed hardcover
Gibbings and Co. 1897. Three-Quarters Leather. Very Good/No Jacket. VG 5 Vol Set Green 3/4 leather marbled boards and endpapers. Top Edge Gilt small volumes. Ribbed with gilt to spine. Clean toned interior. Frontispiece and tissue. Slight creak at hinge and some light chipping/wear to leather at spine Gibbings and Co. hardcover
London: Printed for T. Evans 1784. Leather. Good. 7" by 4.5". Not Stated . A scarce set comprising the works of Francois Rabelais illustrated with explanatory notes and engraved frontispieces. Scarce to find complete in four volumes. Bound in full lightly speckled calf with red morocco spine labels. Each volume illustrated with an engraved frontispiece with an engraved title page vignette portrait of the author in Vol. 1 only. Collated complete. Offering the works of Francois Rabelais translated from the French. With notes by M. le du Chat and others.Rabelais is considered the first great French prose author best known for his satirist depictions of the grotesque and his giant characters Gargantua and Pantagruel written in the style of bildungsroman. This 'Works of' collection features these bold stories as well as letters written by Rabelais during his stay in Italy in the year 1526 to Vol IV. Bound in full lightly speckled calf with red morocco spine labels. Externally with rubbing to the extremities. Upper joint of Vol I cracked but firm. Internally generally firmly bound with p. 123-142 of Vol I coming away partly. Pages are generally bright and clean. Faded contemporary ownership inscriptions to the front paste downs and to the verso of Vol I and II frontispieces and head of Vol I title. With a few tide marks to the first few leaves of Vol IV. Good Printed for T. Evans hardcover
Privately Printed circa 1920. Hardcover. Very Good/None. Hardcover black cloth with faded gilt lettering 640 pages. Circa 1920's there is no date of publication stated. Many pages toward second half are unopened. Solid binding paper tanning slightly. Name on front fly leaf otherwise clean. Dore's beautiful b&w drawings throughout. Record # 399559 Privately Printed hardcover
London: H.G. Bohn 1854. Revised Edition. Leather. Fair. 2 vols. 536p; 574p. A pair of hardcover books bound in 3/4 red leather with gilt top edges and marbled boards and endpapers. Front cover of volume 1 is just starting to crack off; it is s till attached but must be handled with care. Boards of volume 2 are slightly bowed. Marginalia on numerous pages but all pages remain tightly bound with minimal foxing. Good condition overall. Translated by Sir Thomas Urquhart and Motteux. H.G. Bohn unknown
London: Gibbings & Company Ltd. Fair. Hardcover. Five volume set of Rabelais undated ca 1900. V1 The Inestimable Life of the Great Gargantua Father of Pantagruel 329 pp; V2 Great Gargantua; Pantagruel King of the Dipsodes Heroic Acts and Prowesses 232 pp; V3 The Heroic Deeds and Sayings of the Good Pantagruel 332; V4 Good Pantagruel His Voyages and Wonders 296 pp; V5 Good Pantagruel: His Visit to the Oracle 261 pp. All in good condition with minor to moderate cover rubbing corner bumping discolored endpapers minor foxing. All have a previous owner's inscription on the FFEP. V1 has a small bookseller's label inside the back cover. International shipping billed at cost. Photos upon request. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . Gibbings & Company, Ltd. hardcover
<p>This 1737 London edition of The Works of Francis Rabelais printed by J. Hughs for J. Brindley is a five-volume English set based on the edition of Jacob Le Duchat and revised by John Ozell drawing on earlier translations by Sir Thomas Urquhart and Peter Motteux. It includes numerous full page and folding engravings and portraits across the volumes and contains the text associated with Gargantua and Pantagruel known within early European prose literature. Very Good condition full leather bindings with hinges tight and secure following professional restoration some rubbing and loss of leather along edges and corners pages and illustrations generally clean. 16mo five volumes. Collation: each volume separately paged. Illustrations: numerous full page and folding engravings and portraits. Edition: 1737 printing. Item Number SKU: 50356. PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</p> J. Hughs, for J. Brindley hardcover