Firenze Perduta Art Book Set | Fabio Borbottoni Paintings, Calvino Fanelli (1982 Limited Edition)

Discover the unseen history of Italy with this rare, two-volume set titled Firenze perduta, also known as L'immagine di Firenze nei 120 dipinti di Fabio Borbottoni (1829-1901). Published in 1982, this limited edition collection is restricted to only 1000 copies worldwide. The set includes two distinct volumes featuring bilingual editions in Italian and English, along with a dedicated English-language volume. Each book offers a sophisticated look at a reconstructed, by-now invisible Florence, brought to life through the nostalgic and elegant perspective of painter Fabio Borbottoni. The scholarly texts are provided by renowned authors Italo Calvino and Giovanni Fanelli, ensuring a premium reading experience for art history enthusiasts and collectors of fine, out-of-print books.

Fully Detailed Description:
Two bound volumes together in slipcase, title "Firenze perduta", or "L'immagine di Firenze nei 120 dipinti di Fabio Borbottoni (1829-1901)". Texts by Italo Calvino and Giovanni Fanelli. Published 1982 Language: Two volumes and two editions: Italian/English, English. About book: This volume hosts an unprecedented yet by-now invisible Florence, reconstructed though the images of an elegant, nostalgic painter of the past. Books are in immaculate, like-new condition. Slipcase has very faint shelf wear to surface from storage. This book is a limited edition of 1000 copies.

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