Isadora Duncan: With Art Deco Sculptures by Chiparus, Preiss, and others by Alberto Savinio (text), Franco Maria Ricci (ed), John Shepley (translator) - 1979

Franco Maria Ricci, 1979. Signed Limited Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket (as issued). Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Chiparus, Preiss and others. SEE IMAGES Translated into English bv John Shepley. Gorgeous signed limited edition in clamshell box. Signed by Franco Maria Ricci (editor and publisher). Numbered 2413 of 3000. Large folio measuring 14"T x 9.5"W. 183+ pages. Illustrated endpapers and pastedowns, front/rear. Hand-made paper by Pietro Miliani mills at Fabriano. Tipped in color plates throughout, all present and pristine. The book is gorgeous and appears new. The binding is tight. The front cover pastedown is vibrant. The gilt lettering and designing to front board and spine is bright, shiny and unflecked. Internally no markings. All plates present. The clamshell box is on solid GOOD+ condition. Internally, the box is superb. The exterior shows primarily minor shelfwear to the edges in the form of slight curling to the box covering, with a more severe peel to the box cover starting at the front upper left corner. SEE IMAGE. The peel is starting, but there is no loss. Overall, a very nice copy, suitable for any collection. Box and book now preserved in an acid-free archival bag.