The Pleasant Nights of Straparola

Translated by J. Louveau and P. de Larivey. Published with a preface and notes by G. Brunet. Half-vellum binding with bradel corners, calligraphed title on the spine in 2 colors (CARAYON binding), gilt top edge, untrimmed. Covers and second plate preserved. Very clean interior. Illustrated with initials, headbands, and tailpieces. The 14 illustrations by J. GARNIER were etched by Champollion. Limited edition of 220 copies, this one being number 50 on Whatman paper with a double proof of the prints. This work contains the first written version of "Beauty and the Beast" as well as "Puss in Boots."

• - Number of volumes: 4 volumes
• - Format: In-8
• - Binding: Reliés
• - Collation: Tome 1: 189 pp.Tome 2: 267 pp.Tome 3: 264 pp.Tome 4: 237 pp