Dante Alighieri - S

Fascinating and elegant edition of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, published in Florence by the renowned publishing house G. Barbèra in 1942 (the 20th year of the fascist era). The "Lilliput" or miniature editions by Barbèra are historically prized by collectors for their extraordinary typography and the beauty of their decorative bindings. Volume features: - Cover: Splendid hard binding with rich vegetal and geometric motifs impressed. On the front board there is the gilded inscription "DANTE - LA DIVINA COMMEDIA", while the back board bears the inscription "FIRENZE - G. BARBÈRA EDITORE". - Title page: Crisp, with floral editorial mark. - Interior: Complete and readable text, enriched by friezes and headpieces at the beginning of the cantos. Overall condition: Good / Acceptable considering the historical period and use. Cover/Back: The cover presents the boards well preserved with clearly visible friezes. Usure along the spine and margins is evident, with cloth/wear partially removed at the spine and edge (as clearly visible in the photographs). Internal pages: Clean, sharp, and well preserved, without writing or significant stains.

估價:$11.21

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