Carlo Collodi / Mario Ceroli - Le avventure di Pinocchio - 2002

Carlo Collodi / Mario Ceroli — Le avventure di Pinocchio — 2002 — Signed Limited Edition, LXIV/LXXV A beautifully produced collector’s edition of Carlo Collodi’s Le avventure di Pinocchio. Storia di un burattino, published by ART’È, Bologna, in 2002, with illustrations by Mario Ceroli. This copy is numbered LXIV/LXXV (64/75) in the Roman-numbered series and bears Mario Ceroli’s handwritten signature on the colophon. The complete edition comprises 75 Roman-numbered copies and 975 Arabic-numbered copies. The edition includes eleven full-page colour plates, thirteen illustrated initials and nine blind-embossed images, based on drawings created by Ceroli specifically for this publication. An introductory essay and commentary on the characters are provided by Cardinal Giacomo Biffi. Printed on fine BFK Rives cotton paper, with text set in Bembo and printed at Stamperia Valdonega, Verona. The publisher’s colophon describes a handcrafted calfskin binding with six raised spine bands, gilt lettering and a leather bas-relief titled Pinocchio contro Pinocchio. Accompanied by the publisher’s substantial red cloth-covered presentation case, decorated with gilt lettering and Ceroli’s signature design. Details: • Author: Carlo Collodi • Artist: Mario Ceroli • Publisher: ART’È, Bologna • Year: 2002 • Language: Italian • Copy number: LXIV/LXXV • Signed by Mario Ceroli • Paper format: 45 × 32.5 cm Condition: The photographed pages appear clean, with vivid illustrations and clearly defined embossing. The presentation case shows light handling marks and minor corner wear. Please examine the photographs carefully for details. An elegant artist’s interpretation of Pinocchio, combining literature, fine printing and sculptural book design.

Schätzpreis:€450

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