Description: The MFLIBRA Antique Books Team Presents: 1926 Rare Giannini Binding - The Little Flowers of Saint Francis illustrated by Alaide Vanzetti. (Description) Author: C. Danyell Tassinari, translator. Alaide Vanzetti, illustrator. Title: The Little Flowers of Saint Francis. Publisher: Florence, Italy, Giulio Giannini & Son Publishers, no date (1926). Language: Text in English Size: Box: 7.5" X 5.5". Book: 7" X 5". Pages: vi-197 pages. Binding: Attractive, rare, and near fine vellum binding finely bound and illuminated by the Giannini Family with hand-tied leather clasp (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar in a scarce and very good original publisher's box. Content: Near fine content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown). Illustrations: Beautifully illustrated with intricate borders and illustrations throughout, evoking the manuscript style by Alaide Vanzetti. Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies in this beautiful condition with the original box for sale worldwide). The book: A beautifully hand-crafted edition by the Giannini Family of The Little Flowers of St. Francis, featuring the legendary anecdotes and life stories of Saint Francis of Assisi, as compiled by the Franciscan Father Zeffirino Lazzeri. The translation by C. Danyell Tassinari brings these stories to an English-speaking audience with fidelity and warmth, while the stunning illustrations by Alaide Vanzetti provide a visual feast that complements the spiritual and historical richness of the text. This edition is particularly notable for its artistic presentation and would be a treasured addition to any collection. The publisher: Giulio Giannini & Son is renowned for their exquisite handcrafted books, often featuring traditional Italian bookbinding and illustration techniques. Their works are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of fine, artisanal books. No-question-money-back guarantee on everything we sell. Buyer pays shipping. Items are shipped out within 24 hours of receiving the order. Canada Post Service standards :[Canada] Parcel Services standards are 3 to 12 business days.[United States] Small Packet standards are 6 to 12 business days.[International] Airmail Parcel standards are 2 to 4 weeks.
Price: 350 CAD
Location: Montreal
End Time: 2024-11-26T09:28:06.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.02 CAD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Binding: Leather
Language: English
Illustrator: Alaide Vanzetti
Special Attributes: Collector's Edition, Illustrated
Author: C. Danyell Tassinari, translator
Publisher: Giulio Giannini & Son Publishers
Topic: Religious, Inspirational
Subject: Illustrated
Year Printed: 1926
