Dante Alighieri; Vittorio Grassi - La Vita Nuova - 1921-2003
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Artwork edition of Dante Alighieri and Vittorio Grassi's La Vita Nuova, published by Vallecchi in Italian as a numbered, limited, illustrated edition in a hardcover folio format (~40 x 30 cm) of 136 pages, with a custodia and in come new condition from 2003 reflecting the original 1921 pagination.
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The art edition of Vita Nuova (or Vita Nuova) by Dante Alighieri published by Vallecchi Editore is a famous anastatic reproduction and facsimile of the historic manuscript made in 1921 for the sixth centenary of the poet's death.
Key features of the Vallecchi edition
• Origin of the work: Reproduces the special edition conceived in 1921 by three masters of graphics and illustration, with the critical text curated by Michele Barbi.
• Illustrations and decorations: Contains watercolors and polychrome friezes by Vittorio Grassi, calligraphy by Enrico Brignoli and ornamentations in Art Nouveau and medieval style by Nestore Leoni.
• Format and materials: Volume in folio format (about 40 x 30 cm) of 136 pages, often offered with a precious case or binding in blue silk and silver (and sometimes accompanied by a plexiglass lectern in reissues such as the 2003 edition with introduction by Domenico De Robertis).
• Collectible value: It is a work of high editorial and artistic value, available on the antiques and collectibles market.
The art edition of Vita Nuova (or Vita Nuova) by Dante Alighieri published by Vallecchi Editore is a famous anastatic reproduction and facsimile of the historic manuscript made in 1921 for the sixth centenary of the poet's death.
Key features of the Vallecchi edition
• Origin of the work: Reproduces the special edition conceived in 1921 by three masters of graphics and illustration, with the critical text curated by Michele Barbi.
• Illustrations and decorations: Contains watercolors and polychrome friezes by Vittorio Grassi, calligraphy by Enrico Brignoli and ornamentations in Art Nouveau and medieval style by Nestore Leoni.
• Format and materials: Volume in folio format (about 40 x 30 cm) of 136 pages, often offered with a precious case or binding in blue silk and silver (and sometimes accompanied by a plexiglass lectern in reissues such as the 2003 edition with introduction by Domenico De Robertis).
• Collectible value: It is a work of high editorial and artistic value, available on the antiques and collectibles market.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Illustrated, Literature
Book title
La Vita Nuova
Author/ Illustrator
Dante Alighieri; Vittorio Grassi
Condition
As new
Publication year oldest item
1921
Publication year youngest item
2003
Height
40 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Limited edition, Numbered edition
Width
30 cm
Language
Italian
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Vallecchi
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
136
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