Carlo Collodi; Venturino Venturi - Pinocchio - 1983
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Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi, illustrated by Venturino Venturi, is a hardback, signed deluxe centenary edition (No. 696/999) in Italian, published in 1983 by TREC Edizioni Pregiate, Rome, with 171 pages and a large format (approximately 52 × 37 cm), featuring a tan leather binding with gilt lettering and a bronze bas-relief of the Blue Fairy, and a protective slipcase.
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Carlo Collodi / Venturino Venturi — Pinocchio — Signed Deluxe Centenary Edition, 1983 — No. 696/999
An impressive large-format collector’s edition of Carlo Collodi’s Le avventure di Pinocchio. Storia di un burattino, published by TREC Edizioni Pregiate, Rome, in 1983 to commemorate the centenary of the original 1883 publication.
Illustrated with expressive colour plates by Italian artist Venturino Venturi. This copy bears his handwritten signature on the limitation page and is numbered 696/999 within the Arabic-numbered series.
The volume features a handsome tan leather binding, raised spine bands and gilt lettering. Mounted on the front cover is a bronze bas-relief depicting the Blue Fairy, designed by Ernesto Treccani. Accompanied by its matching protective slipcase.
Details:
• Author: Carlo Collodi
• Illustrator: Venturino Venturi
• Publisher: TREC Edizioni Pregiate, Rome
• Publication year: 1983
• Edition: “Editio Princeps Centenarii”, 1883–1983
• Copy number: 696/999
• Language: Italian
• Dimensions: approximately 52 × 37 cm
Condition:
The leather binding shows surface marks, light scratches and rubbing consistent with age and handling. The slipcase shows exterior wear, particularly along the edges. The photographed interior pages appear clean, with strong illustration colours. Please examine the photographs for details of condition.
A striking combination of classic Italian literature, modern illustration and sculptural bookbinding.
Carlo Collodi / Venturino Venturi — Pinocchio — Signed Deluxe Centenary Edition, 1983 — No. 696/999
An impressive large-format collector’s edition of Carlo Collodi’s Le avventure di Pinocchio. Storia di un burattino, published by TREC Edizioni Pregiate, Rome, in 1983 to commemorate the centenary of the original 1883 publication.
Illustrated with expressive colour plates by Italian artist Venturino Venturi. This copy bears his handwritten signature on the limitation page and is numbered 696/999 within the Arabic-numbered series.
The volume features a handsome tan leather binding, raised spine bands and gilt lettering. Mounted on the front cover is a bronze bas-relief depicting the Blue Fairy, designed by Ernesto Treccani. Accompanied by its matching protective slipcase.
Details:
• Author: Carlo Collodi
• Illustrator: Venturino Venturi
• Publisher: TREC Edizioni Pregiate, Rome
• Publication year: 1983
• Edition: “Editio Princeps Centenarii”, 1883–1983
• Copy number: 696/999
• Language: Italian
• Dimensions: approximately 52 × 37 cm
Condition:
The leather binding shows surface marks, light scratches and rubbing consistent with age and handling. The slipcase shows exterior wear, particularly along the edges. The photographed interior pages appear clean, with strong illustration colours. Please examine the photographs for details of condition.
A striking combination of classic Italian literature, modern illustration and sculptural bookbinding.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Children's books, Illustrated, Literature
Book title
Pinocchio
Author/ Illustrator
Carlo Collodi; Venturino Venturi
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1983
Height
52 cm
Edition
Numbered edition
Width
37 cm
Language
Italian
Original language
Yes
Publisher
trec
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
171
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