Aesop; Mario Ramous [Editor, Translator]
4 Vols Esopo: Le Favole Del Volpe, Leone, Lupo, &Apos;Asino
Bologna, Licinio Capelli, 1952. First edition. Hardback. A very scarce four volume set of Aesop"s fables, playfully illustrated in vibrant colour by Pirro Cuniberti and edited by poet, Mario Ramous. In the publisher's original pictorial hardback, housed in a custom cloth clamshell box designed by Eric Sweet.These volumes are first editions.This is a vibrant four-volume collection of Aesop's fables in Spanish, published by Licinio Cappelli Editore in Bologna, each dedicated to a specific animal.Mario Ramous was an esteemed Italian poet, translator, and editor, Ramous was instrumental in curating this collection. His translations aimed to make classical texts accessible to younger audiences.Licinio Cappelli is the founder of the Cappelli publishing house, a prominent figure in Italian publishing.Pirro Cuniberti: A Bologna-based artist and protégé of Giorgio Morandi, Cuniberti's employs a vibrant and playful style of illustration which is especially appealing to younger audiences.This set consists of four volumes, all published in September 1952: Le Favole Del Volpe, "Fables Involving Foxes". Le Favole Del Leone, "Fables Involving Lions". Le Favole Del Lupo, "Fables Involving Wolves". Le Favole Del 'Asino, "Fables Involving Donkeys".Aesop was a storyteller who is thought to have lived in ancient Greece around the 6th century BCE. He is best known for his collection of fables featuring anthropomorphic animals that illustrate moral lessons of honesty, wisdom and kindness. These fables have become enduring classics, continuing to be shared with generation after generation. In the publisher's original pictorial paper hardback. Externally, smart. Bumping and rubbing to extremities, resulting in the odd minor chip to head and tail of spine. The odd handling mark to boards. Slight creasing to boards of "Volpe". Previous owner's inscription to front free endpapers. Publisher's bookplate to rear paste down. Slight scattered spotting and age toning to endpapers, heavier to perimeters. Clamshell box very smart. The odd handling mark to boards. Slight rubbing to extremities. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean if a little age toned with mild scattered spotting, heavier to fore edge. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: P. A. Cuniberti. Very Good Indeed .

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Keywords: Aesop Spanish Illustrated Children's Spanish Bologna P. A. Cuniberti