The Life of Benvenuto Cellini Written by Himself Edited and Translated by John Addington Symonds with a Biographical Sketch of Cellini by the Same Hand Together with an Introduction to This Edition Upon Benvenuto Cellini, Artist and Writer

Cellini, Benvenuto

Published by Brentano’s, 1906

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The Life of Benvenuto Cellini Written by Himself Edited and Translated by John Addington Symonds with a Biographical Sketch of Cellini by the Same Hand Together with an Introduction to This Edition Upon Benvenuto Cellini, Artist and Writer, By Royal Cortissoz with Reproductions of Forty Original Portraits and Views Illustrating the Life, Brentano s, New York, 1906, 3/4 leather, complete in two volumes, 9.5 x 6.25 , 8vo. In good condition. Light wear to extremities with minor scuffing to corners and end bands. Nicely bound with lovely gilt spines and raised bands. Marbled end papers free of markings, lightly toned. Front gutters tender with tears to leaves. Interiors toned at edges with light foxing. Free of known markings. Gilt top edges soiled. Tissue guards intact. Bindings tight and intact. Please see photos. Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571) was an Italian goldsmith, sculptor, and author. His best-known extant works include the Cellini Salt Cellar, the sculpture of Perseus with the Head of Medusa, and his autobiography, which has been described as "one of the most important documents of the 16th century.". Seller Inventory # COLA1906ADFK

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Title: The Life of Benvenuto Cellini Written by ...

Publisher: Brentano s

Publication Date: 1906

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

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