1892 Rare Italian Vellum Book bound by Giulio Giannini - La Vita Nuova di Dante Alighieri - The New Life.
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Author: DANTE ALIGHIERI.
Title: La vita nuova di Dante Alighieri. I trattati de vulgari eloquio, de monarchia, e la questione de aqua et terra, con traduzione itliana delle opere scritte latinamente, e note e illustrazioni di Pietro Fraticelli.
Publisher: Firenze, E. Barbera, Editore, 1892. Sesta Edizione.
Language: Text in Italian.
Size: 7.5" X 5".
Pages: 118 pages
Binding: Attractive and near fine gilt decorated vellum binding, finely bound by the famous Giulio Giannini bindery (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges red.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing - as shown, names of previous owners, and binder stamp on the first blank pages - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the frontispiece illustration.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies of this edition in such a nice Giulio Giannini binding).
The book: This exquisite 1892 edition of "La Vita Nuova" by Dante Alighieri, along with his treatises "De vulgari eloquio," "De monarchia," and "La questione de aqua et terra," comes beautifully bound in gilt-decorated vellum by the renowned Giulio Giannini bindery. The edition is notable for its inclusion of Italian translations of works originally written in Latin by Dante, accompanied by notes by Pietro Fraticelli, offering readers a comprehensive view of Dante's lesser-known works alongside his famous narrative of courtly love.
The author: Dante Alighieri (1265–1321) is one of Italy's and the world's most revered poets, best known for his epic masterpiece, "The Divine Comedy." "La Vita Nuova" (The New Life) is one of his earliest works, showcasing his poetic genius and deep affection for Beatrice Portinari, his muse and inspiration.
The binder: The Giulio Giannini bindery, a prestigious Florentine bookbinding firm known for its traditional techniques and beautiful designs, has crafted the binding for this edition. The gilt decoration on vellum, along with the red-edged pages, exemplifies the craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal that collectors and bibliophiles cherish.