London: The Society of Bibliophiles, 1898. Jules Garnier and E.R. Hughes. Hardcover. Two Sets together: Facetious Nights (4 Volumes) and The Pecorone (3 Volumes). Limited editions of 1000 copies; both sets are No. 933 of 1000. Original gray-green cloth with gilt illustrations and lettering on front board and spine, Venetian deckle edge paper, top edges gilt. Edge wear and rubbing on boards, most notably and head/tail of spines. Spines mildly sunned/faded. Gilt still bright on front panels but faded on spines. Some gutters starting or cracked in various volumes. The Facetious Nights of Straparola was originally published in the 16th century, and The Pecorone in the 14th. Both are said to be influenced in style by Boccaccio's Decameron, and contain collections of stories, fairy tales, legends and fables of Italy. Both sets were highly influential in their day. The Facetious Nights is said to have inspired later collectors of tales such as Perrault and the Brothers Grimm, and The Pecorone is said to have inspired Shakespear's Merry Wives of Windsor. A lovely 18th century set, a beautiful addition to any collector's library. Very Good. Item #006743