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Leopardi, Giacomo
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Leopardi, Giacomo
- Canzoni... Sull'Italia. Sul monumento di Dante che si prepara in Firenze. Rome: Francesco Bourlié, 1818
- ink and paper
8vo (210 x 135mm.), 15ff. (of 16, without final blank), without wrappers, uncut, somewhat stained, title-page detached
Provenance
Angiolo Peri of Livorno, inscription on p.13
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
Rare first edition of Leopardi's two poems on patriotic subjects, written during the growth of nationalistic fervour following the fall of Napoleon in 1815, and dedicated to the poet Vincenzo Monti (1754-1828; in this copy, the word "Cavaliere" before Monti's name has been crossed through; he was often accused of changing his political views to fit whichever regime was in control of Italy). These two poems were later placed first in Leopardi's collected Canti (1824), demonstrating their importance to him. The print run was a modest 300 copies, plus a few special copies printed on blue paper, and despite the printed date of 1818, the pamphlet only appeared in 1819.