Dante Alighieri - S. A. G. Barbèra Editore, Firenze, (Anno XX - Era Fascista) - La Divina Commedia, Miniatura - Edizione in formato Lillipuziano - 1942

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Dante Alighieri – La Divina Commedia, Miniature edition in lilliput format, published by G. Barbèra Editore, Florence, in 1942 (Anno XX of the Fascist Era), Italian language, 624 pages, in discrete condition.

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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.

Seller's Story

Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects. Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you. Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep: • A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco. We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths. • Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design. • We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves. • Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally. This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector. • Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction. • Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood. We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost. Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust. Happy bidding!
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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.

Seller's Story

Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects. Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you. Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep: • A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco. We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths. • Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design. • We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves. • Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally. This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector. • Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction. • Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood. We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost. Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust. Happy bidding!
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Details

Number of books
1
Subject
Literature
Book title
La Divina Commedia, Miniatura - Edizione in formato Lillipuziano
Author/ Illustrator
Dante Alighieri - S. A. G. Barbèra Editore, Firenze, (Anno XX - Era Fascista)
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1942
Edition
Other edition
Language
Italian
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
624
ItalyVerified
9096
Objects sold
88.26%
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