The Baron in The Trees Italio Calvino 1959 First Edition
$229.00
Random House, New York, 1959. Hardcover. First Edition. A major work of fiction by Calvino, first published in Italian in 1957. Described as a metaphor for independence, the story is set during the mid-1700's, centering around the adventures of a boy who climbs up a tree, with the intention of spending his life in an arboreal kingdom. This copy was inscribed during Calvino's first trip to the U.S., where he stayed for six months between 1959-1960. First Printing. Octavo (21cm); light brown cloth, with titling and decorative elements stamped in red, gilt, and green on spine and front cover. Dust jacket has some chipping. Previous owner's name in pen on ffep. Interior is otherwise clean and bright. Binding is sound.Please contact us with any questions.
Random House, New York, 1959. Hardcover. First Edition. A major work of fiction by Calvino, first published in Italian in 1957. Described as a metaphor for independence, the story is set during the mid-1700's, centering around the adventures of a boy who climbs up a tree, with the intention of spending his life in an arboreal kingdom. This copy was inscribed during Calvino's first trip to the U.S., where he stayed for six months between 1959-1960. First Printing. Octavo (21cm); light brown cloth, with titling and decorative elements stamped in red, gilt, and green on spine and front cover. Dust jacket has some chipping. Previous owner's name in pen on ffep. Interior is otherwise clean and bright. Binding is sound.Please contact us with any questions.
Random House, New York, 1959. Hardcover. First Edition. A major work of fiction by Calvino, first published in Italian in 1957. Described as a metaphor for independence, the story is set during the mid-1700's, centering around the adventures of a boy who climbs up a tree, with the intention of spending his life in an arboreal kingdom. This copy was inscribed during Calvino's first trip to the U.S., where he stayed for six months between 1959-1960. First Printing. Octavo (21cm); light brown cloth, with titling and decorative elements stamped in red, gilt, and green on spine and front cover. Dust jacket has some chipping. Previous owner's name in pen on ffep. Interior is otherwise clean and bright. Binding is sound.Please contact us with any questions.