The Works of Francois Rabelais, 5 Volume Set
London: Gibbins and Co., 1897. Small Octavo. Item #028416
In five volumes: Title pages in red and black, half-titles and engraved frontispieces. Bk. 1. The inestimable life of the great Garguantua, father of Pantagruel -- bk. 2. Pantagruel, the King of the Dipsodes with his heroic acts and prowesses -- bk. 3. The heroic deeds and sayings of the good Pantagruel, King of the Dipsodes -- bk. 4. The heroic deeds and sayings of the good Pantagruel, his voyages and wonders -- bk. 5. The heroic deeds and sayings of the good Pantagruel, his visit to the Oracle. Bookplate of Frederick W. Skiff, one of the most remarkable book collectors who sold much of his collection to the Dohenys. A lovely set bound in green pictorial gilt cloth, pictorial spines gilt, top edges gilt.
Price: $275.00