Canova by Vittorio Malamani. Text in Italian.

Canova by Vittorio Malamani

Text in Italian. A scholarly study of Canova and his sculptures.

Milano: Ulrico Hoepli, 1911. Hardcover. Blue cloth over boards, gilt lettering and design: 370 pp. Many B&W illustrations and plates, some protected with glassine inlays. Book measures 12.25” x 9” x 2.5”.

Condition: Good. Covers have significant shelf wear, scuffing, stains and rubbing of cloth along edges. Top and bottom of spine have tears and spine is faded from sunning; spine is shaken. Age toning and foxing around margins in contents. Inked in writing from previous owner on title page. One page has tears along edge. Covers over plates have foxing and creasing. Text is still highly legible.

Please see all photos for more info. Sold as is, Pick up is in Westmount, Montreal H3Z 2K2. Stored in a smoke and pet free environment. Shipping is available.