Francesco Messina ( Linguaglossa  1900 - Milano  1995 )

MESSINA, Francesco (1900-1995) - Publio Nasone OVIDIO (43 a.C.-17? d.C.) - Heroides. Verona: Officina Bodoni, 1953.   A copy in excellent condition of Ovid's Heroides in the Latin version edited by Luigi Castiglioni, with 15 lithographs by Francesco Messina drawn by Pietro Fornasetti.   Folio (380 x 282mm). 15 original lithographs by Francesco Messina, signed by the artist at colophon, printed on Fabriano paper, copy 34 of 166. Printed wrappers, loose as issued, preserved within an editorial slipcase with title on spine label.

Estimate € 300 - 500

Sold € 550