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Click here to see our other books! Oeuvres de Maitre Francois Rabelais, Tome Cinquieme & Sixieme Francois Rabelais 1711 Chez Henri Bordesius : Amsterdam 6.5" by 4" [3] iv-xvi, 223, [4], 109, [35]pp SUMMARY Volume V and VI from a collection of works by noted French writer Francois Rabelais, previously owned by Lady Isabella Finch, former Lady of the Bedchamber to Princess Amelia of Great Britain. Leather Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage : £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION Volume V and VI bound in one from the collected works of Francois Rabelais, noted physician, humanist, and satirist of the French Renaissance. His legacy as a writer is designated by the term Rabelaisian , which describes writing that is marked by robust humour and caricature. A new edition of this collection, which includes his work on Gargantua and Pantagruel, a bildungsroman exploration into the lives and especially childhoods of these giants. This volume contains a prologue and biographical note of the author, and Book V and VI of Gargantua and Pantagruel. This volume was previously owned by Lady Cecilia Isabella Finch, an important eighteenth century noblewoman who served as the First Lady of the Bedchamber to Princess Amelia of Great Britain, the daughter of King George II. Her bookplate can be found to the front pastedown. CONDITION In full contemporary calf binding. Externally, some shelf wear and rubbing, and cracking to the front joint and head and tail of the rear joint. Bookplate of Lady Cecilia Isabella Finch to the front pastedown. Internally, hinges lightly strained. A few lights spots to the pages, which are otherwise bright and clean. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
michael cosgro
Excellent in every respect; much better than originally described and pictured. The shipping was exceptionally fast, and the books arrived precisely on schedule. The packaging was both robust and thoughtful, which always makes a most distinct difference. I am grateful for this great value and for your having accepted my offer. Thank you so much, Katherine, for a truly pluperfect transaction.
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Excellent in every respect; much better than originally described and pictured. The shipping was exceptionally fast, and the books arrived precisely on schedule. The packaging was both robust and thoughtful, which always makes a most distinct difference. I am grateful for this great value and for your having accepted my offer. Thank you so much for a truly pluperfect transaction.
DancOfDeth8a
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