1888 Three Good Giants Of Francois Rabelais – Gustave Doré Illustrations

Three Good Giants Whose Famous Deeds are Recorded in the Ancient Chronicles of Francois Rabelais. Compiled from the French by John Dimitry. Illustrated by Gustave Doré and A. Robida. Printed in Boston by Ticknor and Company. 1888, 246 + [16] pp, 8.5” x 6.75”, 8vo, hardcover decorative cloth. In good condition, with minor rubbing and wear to boards and spine, primarily along edges and corners. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Nicely illustrated with dozens of black-and-white sketches, along with several full-page illustrations. Some foxing to fore edges of pages. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece from the original French works of prose author and satirist Francois Rabelais (between 1483 and 1494 to 1553). Beautifully illustrated by the late French influential artist Gustave Doré. Includes small section on other published books at rear, with some illustrations. COLI1888AFGB0224-aj1110