Buy this book on-line Casanova, Giacomo (Translated By Arthur Machen) : The Memoirs of Giacomo Casanova di SeingaltPrivately printed for The Casanova Society, London, 1922
3rd edition of Machen's translation, with a new Preface by the translator. Goldstone & Sweetser 586. 12 volumes complete. Vellum backed boards. No. 497 of 1000 copies. One marginal library stamp on each volume. Gilt page tops. Uncut page sides and bottoms. Some unopened pages. 246-343 pages. Contents include: My family pedigree; My childhood; I become a preacher; I fall in love with the two sisters, and forget Angela; My grandmother's death, and its consequences; I am sent to a clerical seminary; I am expelled from it, and confined to a fortress; I enjoy revenge, and prove a clever alibi; My stay in Naples; I renounce the clerical profession and enter the military service; my return to Florence, and my departure with the Corticelli; My victory over the deputy-chief of police; Some adventures at Trieste; I am of service to the Venetian Government; etc.. Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Hardcover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Casanova, Giacomo (Translated By Arthur Machen) : The Memoirs of Giacomo Casanova di Seingalt. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including used books, livres illustrées, out of print books, rare books and libri rari. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |