Dante Alighieri; Sandro Botticelli - La Divina Commedia - 1981

Rare out-of-commerce edition of 2000 numbered copies - sold with an authenticity certificate from the publisher inside.

An imposing-format edition with substantial physical heft, characterized by solid and high-quality editorial craftsmanship. Elegant and rare edition of "La Divina Commedia" by Dante Alighieri, enriched by illustrations by Sandro Botticelli. Published in 1981 by Il Libro Field Educational Italia S.p.A. (Rome).

Characteristics of the work

Author: Dante Alighieri

Illustrations by: Sandro Botticelli

Year of publication: 1981

Print run: Out-of-commerce limited edition of only 2000 numbered copies. This exemplar corresponds to number 0533 (as per the attached authenticity certificate).

Number of pages: 281.

Binding: Fine leather binding in tawny leather with gold titles impressed on the front board, spine with raised ridges and titles and ornaments impressed in gold.

Dimensions of the volume: 44 x 32 cm.

Box: rigid protective case covered in cloth (measures 43 x 33 cm), decorated with graphic impressions.

Printer: S.P.C. Stabilimenti Poligrafici di Cassino (FR).

Condition:
- Excellent condition, the volume is really well preserved; the box shows some signs of use and aging on the cloth — see photographs for details (darkened/faded areas and/or brown halos).