Silvio Pellico; P. L. Lezaud (trans.) — Mes Prisons Et Des Devoirs

Paris, Librairie de Firmin Didot Freres, 1852 . Leather. A scarce French edition of Silvio Pellico's memoirs from his time in Prison in W. Nutt signed full calf binding. Early edition of Mes Prisons et Des Devoirs by Silvio Pellico in W. Nutt signed full calf binding. Translated from the Italian to French by P. L. Lezaud.A scarce French edition of 'My Prisons and Duties', Silvio Pellico's memoir from his time in jail. Pellico was an Italian writer, poet, and activist in the Italian unification. Prior owner's ink inscription to the first free endpaper dated 1854. In full W. Nutt signed calf binding. Externally, very smart. There is some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. There is some light rubbing to the leather in these areas. Prior owner's ink inscription to the first free endpaper dated 1854. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with some occasional spotting, particularly to the endpapers, title page and first few pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .