MANZONI, Alessandro (1785-1873) - I promessi sposi. Storia milanese del secolo XVII scoperta e rifatta da Alessandro Manzoni. Edizione riveduta dall'Autore. Storia della Colonna Infame inedita. Milan: Guglielmini e Redaelli, 1840.   The definitive edition of Promessi Sposi and the first to be illustrated; with the text of the "Colonna Infame" published for the first time. Illustrations by Francesco Gonin, Paolo e Luigi Riccardi, Massimo d'Azeglio engraved by Bernard Pollet, Sheeres and Luigi Sacchi. Together with the 1870 edition of Opere Varie.   8vo (274 x 182mm). Frontispiece and vignette on title, text within border, 450 woodcuts by Francesco Gonin (some foxing and occasional staining, p. 681 with heavier stains). Contemporary half calf over marbled paper boards (light wear). [TOGETHER WITH:] - Opere varie. Milano: Redaelli, 1870. 8vo (251 x 170mm). (Some foxing, light browning and a few small tears). Contemporary quarter calf decorated in gilt (some rubbing). (2)

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