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Click here to see our other books! Biografia di Antonio Canova; Memorie per Servire alla Vita del Marchese Antonio Canova Leopoldo Cicognara; Giuseppe Falier 1823 Giambattista Missiaglia; Tipografia di Alvisopoli : Venezia [Venice] 8.5" by 5.5" 171; 32pp SUMMARY Two very scarce first edition biographies of neoclassical sculptor Antonio Canova, both published the year after his death. First Edition,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage : £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION In the original Italian. Studies of Antonio Canova, the Italian Neoclassical sculptor famed for creations such as 'Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss' and 'The Three Graces'. Both of these very scarce first editions were published in 1823. The first of these works is Leopoldi Cigognara's very scarce 'Biografia Di Antonio Canova', which includes a catalogue of his works, and an account of his illness and death. The second work is the vanishingly scarce 'Memorie per Servire alla vit del Marchese Antonio Canova', with the preface crediting the work to Giuseppe Falier. Including bibliographical references. In an attractive quarter calf binding. CONDITION In calf backed paper covered boards. Externally, lovely, with minor loss to label perimeter. Lacking rear free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with spotting to perimeters of leaves of the first work. Overall Condition: Very Good 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
Guilherme Correa Gonçalves
Very speedy delivery and extremely well packaged. The book is in wonderful condition for age, better I think than described. This now sits alongside a companion volume, another work of Worcestershire historian and antiquarian, John Noak. I very much looking forward to reading it. As for price, I snatched the offer and am extremely pleased that I did. This seller is a perfect find on eBay and I would purchase from them without hesitation, saved seller, excellent.
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