JUBINAL, Achille. A New Collection of Tales, Sayings, Fablia - Lot 213

JUBINAL, Achille. A New Collection of Tales, Sayings, Fabliaux, and Other Unpublished Works from the 13th, 14th, and 15th Centuries, Following the Legrand d’Aussy, Barbazan, and Méon Collections. Paris, Edouard Pannier, 1839 2 in-8 volumes, each bound in blue half-maroquin with corner caps, spine ribbed and decorated with small gilt metalwork, gilt heads. VII-386 and VII-441 pp. The color of the binding is slightly faded, with some normal wear and tear, worn corners, and rare foxing spots. First edition of these tales brought to light by Achille Jubinal (1810–1875), a French medievalist and politician. Limited edition of 520 copies. Handwritten bookplate on the half-title page of the first volume. A fine copy in a delicate binding.