{"product_id":"the-adventures-of-pinocchio-carlo-collodi-1st-edition","title":"The Adventures of Pinocchio, Carlo Collodi — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dorking, Templar Publishing, 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8vo, pp. 192.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Near Fine. The book presents exceptionally well in its original dust jacket, which is currently housed in a clear protective sleeve ensuring its vibrant finish remains uncompromised. The jacket shows virtually no signs of shelf-wear, retaining sharp edges and clean faces. Beneath the jacket, the striking red cloth boards are completely immaculate, complemented by brilliant, unoxidised gilt lettering on the spine and a crisp blind-stamped device to the front board. The binding is remarkably tight, with the hinges fully intact and feeling entirely unread. The text block is square, and the internal pages are notably bright, fresh, and free from any foxing, tearing, or creasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is a first edition thus, complete with the full number line '1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2' upon the copyright page, indicating a true first printing of this particular illustrated release. The volume is profusely illustrated throughout by the acclaimed artist Robert Ingpen, whose evocative artwork breathes fresh vitality into the classic tale. The text utilises the 1926 translation by Carol Della Chiesa, alongside a heartfelt dedication to the illustrator's son.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocating a true first printing in such near-pristine condition offers an excellent opportunity for collectors of Ingpen’s lauded classics series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarlo Collodi's beloved, mischievous wooden puppet springs to life in this captivating rendition of \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Pinocchio\u003c\/i\u003e. Forgoing the sanitised adaptations of modern cinema, this text embraces the darker, original episodic serialisation from the 1880s, where Pinocchio must navigate a world of con artists, peril, and profound moral lessons before he can ever hope to become a real boy. Brought vividly into the twenty-first century through Robert Ingpen’s masterful, atmospheric illustrations, this edition captures the timeless magic, danger, and ultimate redemption of literature's most famous marionette.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54814097932627,"sku":"5320","price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260820_101237.jpg?v=1788255223","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-adventures-of-pinocchio-carlo-collodi-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}