Peter Bichsel   Fine Books

D’Annunzio, Gabriele. Francesca da Rimini. Tragedia.

Printed in red and black. With illus., ornaments, and initials in woodcut by Adolfo de Karolis. 3 blank leaves, 6 title and preliminary leaves, 289, (1) pp., 1 leaf. Large 8vo. Orig. grey cloth with 2 red ties, gilt-lettered spine and gilt-stamped vignette on front board. Uncut. – Milano, Fratelli Treves, March 1902.

First edition. “Alla divina Eleonora Duse”. First on stage December 9, 1901 in Rome. – Exlibris Caroli Porte. One tie broken, cloth darkened. Inside clean. – Best.-Nr. 21033