BOCCACCIO (1313-1375) - Il Decamerone. Lyon: Rovillio (Guillaume Rouillé), 1555. First edition in Italian printed in France of the Decameron, illustrated here by the portrait of the author and 10 woodcuts in text from drawings by Pierre Eskreich. The text is based on the 1527 edition edited by Francesco Giuntini with the addition of notes by Pietro Bembo. . 8vo (115 x 70mm). Woodcut printer's device on title, portrait of the author in the text, 10 illustrations in text, vignettes and woodcut initials (small restoration in the upper right corner of the title, light stains and browning). Contemporary (?) vellum blind-stamped, gilt cuts (stains and signs of use).

Estimate € 300 - 500

Sold € 550