GÉRARD D'EUPHRATE. The First Book of the History and Ancient - Lot 27

GÉRARD D'EUPHRATE. The First Book of the History and Ancient Chronicle of Gérard d'Euphrate, Duke of Burgundy: dealing, for the most part, with his origins, youth, love affairs, and valiant feats of arms. Paris, [Estienne Groulleau] for Jean Longis, 1549. Folio, fawn half-maroquin, decorated spine, red title label (modern binding). First edition of this chivalric novel recounting the epic and marvelous adventures of Gérard de Fraite (d’Euphrate), son of the illustrious Doon of Mainz and Queen Flandrine, and a rebellious duke who opposed Charlemagne and fought the Saracens. It is one of the most beautiful illustrated French books of the 16th century: beautifully printed, it is adorned with remarkable woodcuts within the text. (Mortimer, French Books, no. 246.) 9 facsimile folios (D4, E1, E3, E4, F5, F6, G3, G4, and H4). The front side of folio Z3 is discolored. Spine worn.

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