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Click here to see our other books! The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi John Addington Symonds (Trans.) 1890 John C. Nimmo : London 9.5" by 7.5" xiv, 371, 379pp SUMMARY The limited illustrated edition of John Addington Symonds' translation of the memoirs of the Italian playwright Count Gozzi. Illustrated,Leather Binding,Limited Edition Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage : £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION Number 87 of 210 copies with hand coloured plates. Symonds wrote a number of biographies of writers and artists, and these often reflected his interest in the Renaissance, as in this case. He was also an early advocate of homosexuality, and despite being married to a woman, he wrote poetry inspired by his homosexual affairs. Count Gozzi was born in Venice in 1720. He had to support himself due to his father's debts, so he joined the army in Dalmatia at the age of sixteen. On his return to Venice he gained a reputation as the wittiest member of the Granelleschi Society, to which he had gained entry through the publication of a number of satirical pieces. Through the 1750s and 60s he published works in the Traditional Tuscan style, which satirised the French inspired Pietro Chiari and Carlo Goldoni. His work has been much praised by Goethe, among many other critics. In later years he produced tragedies, but did not find the same success as for his early work. This edition was limited to 780 copies: 520 for England and 260 for America. This is number 87. It is illustrated with the subject's portrait and six etchings by Adolphe Lalauze, and eleven illustrations of Italian Comedy by Maurice Sand. Direct from the library of the late Hugh Selbourne MD (1906-1973) a noted book collector and diarist. Collated, complete. CONDITION In quarter calf with printed cloth boards. The boards show the armorial crest of Count Gozzi. Externally smart, though the spines are somewhat rubbed. The text blocks are untrimmed, though the edges are still reasonably clean if a little spotted. Internally clean and bright, and firmly bound. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques