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LEATHER Set;RABELAIS!! ILLUSTRATED! Antique library

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The Complete Works of FRANCIS RABELAIS!!
Translated into English.

Complete in 2-volumes, as stated on the title page.
Printed in 1903!!
this set is over 100 years old!!

From the high quality Aldus classics!
Edition de Luxe!
Limited to 1250 numbered and registered copies, of which this is #3!!

This is an exceptionally expensive, and high quality set throughout, in every way:
Bound in the absolutely highest quality full morocco leather bindings!
Full leather bindings, such as these, were more costly to produce and are particularly desirable!
Raised hubs on the spine!
Elaborate gilt paneling, with all edges cased in thick gilt!
Silk end papers, framed in leather!
Elaborate leather turn-ins!
Very thick and high quality paper!
This is a gorgeous set, and displays beautifully!

Heavily ILLUSTRATED, with high quality, Full page, Engraved plates!
All plates protected in tissue!
All plates appear in duplicate, with the second plate engraved on a higher quality thick cardstock paper!
High quality paper, free of foxing!
Frontisplate in triplicate in volume one.
5 plates per volume, 2 of each plate; = 21 total engraved plates!!

London, privately printed for members of the Aldus society, with Aldus anchor symbol on title page.

VERY GOOD, MINT+ & UNREAD! Hinges fresh, fully attached, and as new, rubbing along hinge extremities. Very fresh and well preserved. Printed on quality paper that is very fresh, bright and clean. No foxing. Tissues all intact. Wide margins, well laid out. No writing. Armorial bookplate. Only some light external rubs/wear. This is a gorgeous set, and displays beautifully!



This would make an excellent gift and/or addition to any fine library.
Antiquarian books make a great investment, are only going up in value, and are sure to increase the aura of any room or office!

We will pack very securely to ensure safe arrival at your doorstep.
All books are individually wrapped and professionally padded.
We double wrap, and will leave plenty of space between this purchase and the walls of the box. We fill this space with plenty of padding to provide additional protection during shipping.

At Merchants Rare Books, LLC, Customer Service is very important. We offer a full refund if the item is not as described. Our goal is complete customer satisfaction.
Please contact us with any questions. We can be contacted by email at [email protected], or by phone at (301) 942-1028.
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