The Praise of Folly by Erasmus, Heritage Press

Description: The Praise of Folly by Erasmus, Heritage Press You are bidding on The Praise of Folly: Moriae Encomium by Desiderius Erasmus, translated by Harry Carter with introduction by Hendrik Willem van Loon and illustrations by Franz Masereel. The Heritage Press, New York published the book. It is Bussacco Heritage Press catalog number BHP-17-10 and was issued March 1953. This is a George Macy first edition. His senior imprint, Limited Editions Club, issued the title in 1942, but with illustrations by Lynn Ward. The book was designed by Jan van Krimpen and was printed at Joh. Enscede en Zonen, Haarlem, The Netherlands. The interior is in fine condition. The pages are tight and clean. There are no tears or marks. The cover is in near fine condition. There is fading of the spine. The slipcase is in very good condition. There is uneven browning and fading, and light wear. The book is 6 ¼” x 9 ¼” tall and 126 pages plus a 1 page colophon. There are 24 fascinating b & w full page wood engravings by Franz Masereel. His Folly Dancing Across the Terrestrial World was used on the cover and the slipcase. The Heritage Club Sandglass is missing. ***Always communicate through the eBay message system.*** Please if you need any additional information and photos, eBay message me immediately. Save money when you buy more than one item (lot) from us! Except in rare cases, s & h to a U. S. address via media mail in the same box is $1.00 for each additional book. International buyers, it is important that you eBay message me for S & H cost and combine shipping savings. The postal service cutbacks and rate increases have changed everything. PLEASE CHECK OUT MY EBAY STORE AND OTHER AUCTIONS!!! 5919

Price: 14.99 USD

Location: Danielson, Connecticut

End Time: 2024-10-09T14:58:41.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.13 USD