- 22
D'Annunzio, Gabriele
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- D'Annunzio, Gabriele
- A collection of six works, all signed by D'Annunzio, comprising:
- ink and paper
La figlia di Iorio: tragedia pastorale. Milan: Fratelli Treves, 1904, first edition, 8vo, contemporary half red morocco, original pictorial wrappers bound in, signed on flyleaf "A Ferruccio Piccioni, coralmente, Gabriele d'Annunzio", and given by Piccioni to Toscanini, with other manuscript notes on flyleaves, upper joint worn, extremities rubbed
La vita di Cola di Rienzo. Milan: Fratelli Treves, 1913, 8vo, contemporary morocco gilt, top edge gilt, original printed wrappers bound in, inscription on half-title "A Tito Ricordi, questa dura prosa che gli piacque, Gabriele d'Annunzio, 1921+1", extremities rubbed
Ode alla nazione serba. Venice: the author, 30 November 1915, 8vo, contemporary red morocco, original printed wrappers bound in, inscribed opposite title-page "A Walter Toscanini, a ne relentescat, Gabriele d'Annunzio, Cargnacco [Lake Garda], 15 ottobre 1921", upper cover almost detached
Per la più grande Italia: orazioni e messaggi. Milan: Fratelli Treves, 1915, 8vo, contemporary red morocco gilt, original printed wrappers bound in, inscribed on half-title "A Marco Praga - per ringraziamento del suo messaggio di Cremona, Fraternamente, Gabriele d'Annunzio, luglio 1915"
Lettera ai Dalmati. Venice: the author, 1919, 8vo, contemporary red morocco gilt, original printed wrappers bound in, inscribed on half-title "Ad Arturo Toscanini, che condusse il ritmo della battaglia - offre in una fede Gabriele d'Annunzio"
Notturno. Milan: Fratelli Treves, 1921, 8vo, woodcut illustrations by Adolfo de Carolis, contemporary calf in marching slipcase, original pictorial wrappers bound in, inscribed on half-title "Ad Arturo Toscanini, fratello d'anima e d'armi, offro questa sinfonia tenebrosa che fu composta nel "golfo mistico". Nov. 1921. Gabriele d'Annunzio"
together with a two-volume scholarly edition of D'Annunzio's La figlia di Iorio, inscribed to Toscanini by the editor, Giovanni Treccani, in 1938 (8)
La vita di Cola di Rienzo. Milan: Fratelli Treves, 1913, 8vo, contemporary morocco gilt, top edge gilt, original printed wrappers bound in, inscription on half-title "A Tito Ricordi, questa dura prosa che gli piacque, Gabriele d'Annunzio, 1921+1", extremities rubbed
Ode alla nazione serba. Venice: the author, 30 November 1915, 8vo, contemporary red morocco, original printed wrappers bound in, inscribed opposite title-page "A Walter Toscanini, a ne relentescat, Gabriele d'Annunzio, Cargnacco [Lake Garda], 15 ottobre 1921", upper cover almost detached
Per la più grande Italia: orazioni e messaggi. Milan: Fratelli Treves, 1915, 8vo, contemporary red morocco gilt, original printed wrappers bound in, inscribed on half-title "A Marco Praga - per ringraziamento del suo messaggio di Cremona, Fraternamente, Gabriele d'Annunzio, luglio 1915"
Lettera ai Dalmati. Venice: the author, 1919, 8vo, contemporary red morocco gilt, original printed wrappers bound in, inscribed on half-title "Ad Arturo Toscanini, che condusse il ritmo della battaglia - offre in una fede Gabriele d'Annunzio"
Notturno. Milan: Fratelli Treves, 1921, 8vo, woodcut illustrations by Adolfo de Carolis, contemporary calf in marching slipcase, original pictorial wrappers bound in, inscribed on half-title "Ad Arturo Toscanini, fratello d'anima e d'armi, offro questa sinfonia tenebrosa che fu composta nel "golfo mistico". Nov. 1921. Gabriele d'Annunzio"
together with a two-volume scholarly edition of D'Annunzio's La figlia di Iorio, inscribed to Toscanini by the editor, Giovanni Treccani, in 1938 (8)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A wonderful set of signed works by D'Annunzio, inscribed to Toscanini, his son Walter, the librettist Marco Praga, and the music publisher Tito Ricordi. D'Annunzio was a friend of the Toscanini family.