Antonelli / Mussino - Due Bimbi nella Luna. Romanzo Fantastico - 1932

Fascinating and rare first edition of this fantasy novel for children, richly illustrated in color by Attilio Mussino, master and leading figure of Italian illustration, famous for his iconic plates from Collodi's Pinocchio. The novel narrates the fantastic adventures of Rirì and Zuruc, two young protagonists who undertake an incredible journey to the Moon. Lucilla Antonelli, Two Children in the Moon. Fantasy novel. Drawings by Attilio Mussino, Turin, published under the care of S. A. Unica - S. Lattes & C. Editori, undated [1932]. PP.: 184, (VIII). COMPLETE, with numerous color plates out of text and portrait of the author. Copy with pages in generally good condition, showing slight and natural foxing. There is a plate illustrated out of text on p. 136 with very trimmed margins (as visible in the photograph). Usual signs of use and time typical of children’s books from the era. Modern full cloth binding in blue, with the illustration of the original cover (photocopied) applied to the front board and reinforced margins. Flyleaves present.

Estimate:£0.84

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