Description
Boccaccio, Giovanni.
Le Decameron.
Nouvellement traduict d’Italien en Francoys par maistre Anthoine le Macon.
(translated from Italian to French by Anthoine le Macon. )
Paris, (Guillaume Thibout for himself and) Odin Petit, 1556
16 lvs., 352 lvs
With woodcut printer's mark on the title and numerous woodcut initials.
Modern brown calfskin binding
Good condition, minor wear
Provenance: Old ownership note on the title: "Clemens Smitheus me Tenet", similarly repeated on the last page, so probably a Clemens Smith who brought the book to England early on.
Text in French
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Reserve: $895.00
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Le Decameron.
Nouvellement traduict d’Italien en Francoys par maistre Anthoine le Macon.
(translated from Italian to French by Anthoine le Macon. )
Paris, (Guillaume Thibout for himself and) Odin Petit, 1556
16 lvs., 352 lvs
With woodcut printer's mark on the title and numerous woodcut initials.
Modern brown calfskin binding
Good condition, minor wear
Provenance: Old ownership note on the title: "Clemens Smitheus me Tenet", similarly repeated on the last page, so probably a Clemens Smith who brought the book to England early on.
Text in French
=
Reserve: $895.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Buyer's Premium
20%
1556 LE DECAMERON by Giovanni BOCCACCIO antique RARE 16th CENTURY
Estimate $1,100-$1,500
Starting Price
$440
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15th-19th Century Antique Books
Jun 04, 2026 3:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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