signed Hardcover
1952 · Verona
by MANZONI, Alessandro
Verona: Limited Editions Club, 1952. Hardcover. Fine in a Very Good dustwrapper with the spine slightly darkened, lacking the slipcase. Bruno Bramanti. Large octavo (7" x 10-1/2") bound in Italian linen with decorated paper sides wood-blocked by Varese of Milano. The authorized translation of 1844 revised and with a long introduction by Ronald H. Boothroyd. Illustrated with the designs of Francesco Gonin engraved in wood by Bruno Bramanti. One of 1500 copies printed by G. Mardersteig at the Officina Bodoni and SIGNED by the artist and by the printer on the colophon page. This copy not numbered, acquired directly from the publisher. (Inventory #: 015657)