The Story of a Puppet; or, The Adventures of Pinocchio. First English Edition, 1892. Original Cloth, Boxed.

Language: English

Published by T. Fisher Unwin, London, 1892

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London: John Murray, 1892 First English edition of Pinocchio, translated from the Italian. 8vo. Original publisher's cloth. A sound copy in the original binding, the spine heavily worn and faded with lettering largely lost, the extremities frayed, as often encountered; boards rubbed. Internally clean and holding well. Housed in a custom-made leather effect solander box, decoratively titled and designed with Pinocchio motifs, there is a bump to the top right corner of the spine otherwise the box is rated fine. Pinocchio is one of the world's most translated books, now available in more than 260 languages, and is recognised as the foundational text of Italian children's literature. Its cultural influence is incalculable, extending from Benedetto Croce's critical championing to Walt Disney's 1940 animated feature -- which, though the best-known adaptation, substantially softens and sentimentalises Collodi's darker, more morally stringent original.

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Bibliographic details

Title
The Story of a Puppet; or, The Adventures of Pinocchio. First English Edition, 1892. Original Cloth, Boxed.
Author
Collodi, Carlo
Publisher
T. Fisher Unwin, London
Publication year
1892
Condition
Very good
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
C. Mazzanti
Edition
1st Edition
Printing
1st Printing
Dimensions
102 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 30 millimeters depth

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Libris Mundi Ltd, Edinburgh. PBFA members. Dealers in early printed books, travel, topography, and maps, with a focus on pre-Victorian material. Carefully described; worldwide shipping. Visits by appointment only.

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LIBRIS MUNDI LIMITED

60 Constitution Street
Edinburgh, United Kingdom EH6 6RR

We specialise in early printed books, travel, topography, maps, and related material, principally pre-Victorian in date. Condition should be understood in the context of age and normal use.

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