1943 Rare Italian Edition- The Love and Death of Cornet Christopher Rilke

Description: The MFLIBRA Antique Books Team Presents: 1943 Rare Giannini Binding - Italian Edition of The Love and Death of Cornet Christopher Rilke by Rainer Maria Rilke. #55. (Description) Author: Rainer Maria Rilke. Title: Canto d'amore e di morte del Cornet Christoph Rilke. Publisher: Firenze, Giulio Giannini & Figlio Editori, 1943. Limited edition of 500 copies, this one being the #55. Language: Text in Italian Size: 7" X 5". Pages: 43 pages. Binding: Attractive, rare, and very good vellum binding finely bound and illuminated by the Giannini Family (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown, small tear to the upper outer edge of front cover - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A very beautiful example of Giannini's hand-painted vellum binding. Content: Very good, near fine content (bright, tight and clean - as shown). Illustrations: Including nice small vignettes throughout. Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies in this beautiful Giannini binding). The book: "Canto d'amore e di morte del Cornet Christoph Rilke" by Rainer Maria Rilke is an Italian edition of the poet's renowned "The Love and Death of Cornet Christopher Rilke," a lyric narrative exploring themes of fate and mortality through the experiences of a young soldier. Published in 1943 by Giulio Giannini & Figlio Editori in Florence, this limited edition is one of only 500 copies, emphasizing its rarity and collectibility. The author: Rainer Maria Rilke (1875–1926) was a Bohemian-Austrian poet and novelist, widely recognized as one of the most lyrically intense German-language poets. His works are noted for their rich imagery and exploration of existential themes. The binder: The vellum binding crafted by the Giannini family, renowned for their artistic bookbinding in Florence, is both rare and exquisite, showcasing traditional Italian craftsmanship. This edition features a beautifully illuminated design typical of Giannini bindings, adding to the aesthetic and historical value of the book. No-question-money-back guarantee on everything we sell. Buyer pays shipping. Items are shipped out within 24 hours of receiving the order. Canada Post Service standards :[Canada] Parcel Services standards are 3 to 12 business days.[United States] Small Packet standards are 6 to 12 business days.[International] Airmail Parcel standards are 2 to 4 weeks.

Price: 275 CAD

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