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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition Thus. Superior copy, gift-quality condition, inside and out, no discernible wear to the gray linen cloth over boards, sharp and distinct gilt lettering over burgundy and black label. Bright and shiny interior, clean, unmarked. Sumptuously designed by Giovanni Mardersteig, edited by Thomas G Bergin and augmented with the fine, numerous illustrations of Aldo Salvadori. Helpfully, each page features English translations alongside the original original Italian verse. Publisher's insert, The Sandglass, included. Fine gray linen buckram cloth. Plentiful notes, index of translators. Housed in a simple cardboard slipcase. An unusually fine exemplar that highlights classic Heritage Press strengths, with high- quality paper, clean typography and uber-crisp illustrations. A fine survey of Italian literature and Renaissance poetry, focused on Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch). xviii [2], 3-369 [1] pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.