1584 Scarce Vellum Book – Petrarch's On the Remedies of Fortune (De Remediis)Author: Francesco Petrarca. Title: Francisci Petrarchae Poetae Oratorisque Clarissimi De Remediis Utriusque Fortunae Libri II. Publisher: Lugduni (Lyon), Apud Carolum Pesnot, 1584. Language: Text in Latin. Size: 5 x 3. 5 inches. Pages: 884 pages + index. Binding: Very good contemporary limp vellum binding, yapp edges, hand lettered title (faded) to spine. The binding is solid and well preserved for its age, with typical warping, light stains (hinges

The book: A beautifully preserved Victorian edition of Jules Verne’s Among the Cannibals

This work reflects Katharine Pyle's talent

the book provides a rich tapestry of stories that capture the essence of Japanese culture and imagination

enhancing the reader’s experience of Ewing’s tales

with a strong influence from medieval and Renaissance art

Famed for his wit

Its dreamlike narrative follows Evelyn Mackerell Skye and her companions through ethereal adventures among stars

making her a beloved figure in children’s literature

The interactive doors and uncut paper dolls add a layer of engagement that showcases the ingenuity of early 20th-century children's publishing

one of the greatest French Romantic writers

Pages: xi-936 pages

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