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The Life of Benvenuto Cellini Written by Himself. Edited and Translated by John Addington Symonds with a Biographical Sketch of Cellini by the Same Hand Together with an Introduction to this Edition Upon Benvenuto Cellini, Artist and Writer, by Royal Cortissoz with Reproductions of Forty Original Portraits and Views Illustrating the Life.
by CELLINI, Benvenuto; SYMONDS, John Addington (Editor; Transl.)
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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1906 Benvenuto Cellini FAMOUS Memoirs Autobiography Supernatural Visions Demons
"The Life of Benvenuto Cellini," as told by himself and interpreted by John Addington Symonds, unravels the tapestry of the Italian Renaissance through the eyes of the acclaimed goldsmith and sculptor. This autobiography, brimming with dynamic accounts of artistic triumphs and personal trials, sheds light on the era's cultural and social intricacies. It details Cellini's encounters with notable figures, his fervent devotion to craftsmanship, and his unfiltered personal experiences, ranging from artistic creation to turbulent adventures. This edition, adorned with 41 original engravings, offers a multifaceted view of a man who exemplifies the Renaissance's intricate blend of artistry, ambition, and human complexity.
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CELLINI, Benvenuto; SYMONDS, John Addington (Editor; Transl.)
The Life of Benvenuto Cellini Written by Himself. Edited and Translated by John Addington Symonds with a Biographical Sketch of Cellini by the Same Hand Together with an Introduction to this Edition Upon Benvenuto Cellini, Artist and Writer, by Royal Cortissoz with Reproductions of Forty Original Portraits and Views Illustrating the Life.
New York: Brentano's, ©1906. First Edition Thus.
Details:
· Collation: Complete; 2 volumes
o Vol. I – xxix, [1], 359, [1]
o Vol. II – viii, 386, [2]
o 41 illustrations
· Edition Note(s):
o Copyright: "Published October, 1906"
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~9.5in X 6.25in (24cm x 16cm)
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- Title
- The Life of Benvenuto Cellini Written by Himself. Edited and Translated by John Addington Symonds with a Biographical Sketch of Cellini by the Same Hand Together with an Introduction to this Edition Upon Benvenuto Cellini, Artist and Writer, by Royal Cortissoz with Reproductions of Forty Original Portraits and Views Illustrating the Life.
- Author
- CELLINI, Benvenuto; SYMONDS, John Addington (Editor; Transl.)
- Format/Binding
- Leather; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Brentano’s
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1906
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1906 Benvenuto Cellini FAMOUS Memoirs Autobiography Supernatural Visions Demons, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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