[Dante]. Exemplar with barbs of Commentary by Francesco da Buti on Dante's Divine Comedy in Nistri's 1858-62 edition in 2 volumes with portraits of Dante and Francesco da Buti, a work published in only 300 copies, within half vellum binding with corners and with editorial paperbacks included. Also in the lot is The Comedy of Dante Alighieri illustrated by Ugo Foscolo in the London edition of 1842-43 in 2 volumes and 7 volumes of works issued by Barbera in small format within attractive dark blue half-morocco binding von corners, friezes and title in gold on spine. (12)

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