Sonnets and Ballads of Guido Cavalcanti with translations of them and an introduction.

£375 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

Interfacia translations of the classical Italian poet who was a great influence of Dante. Dante of course, through the troubadours, would himself be a major influence on Pound. First edition, first impression; 8vo; ownership signature to front free endpaper, paper stock somewhat browned; publisher's japon-backed blue paper boards, japon tips, titles to spine gilt, edges untrimmed, spine ends with small loss, spine rather tanned; very good.

• Binding: Hardcover

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