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KAZANTZAKIS, Nikos (1883-1957). O teleftàos pirasm½s [The Last Temptation of Christ]. Athens: Thiphros, 1955.
First edition, signed by the author, of this historical novel on which Scorsese based the 1988 Oscar-nominated film of the same name. It is a reinterpretation of the Gospels that sees a much more human Christ who is constantly subject to temptation. The book was banned by the Church.8vo, (208 x 136mm). Text in Greek, author's signature on the penultimate page (some light wear). Half-leather binding with gilt title on spine (spine almost completely detached, some wear). Provenance: Nicolas Veloglou, agent, periodical, newspaper. Port Said'. (1)
ESTIMATE € 800 - 1,200
LOTS
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ALAMANNI, Louis (1495-1556). Girone il cortese. Venice: Comin da Trino, 1549.
ALAMANNI, Louis (1495-1556). Girone il cortese. Venice: Comin da Trino, 1549.
ESTIMATE € 200 - 300
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AMMIRATO, Scipione (1531-1601). Dell'istorie fiorentine. Florence: Giunti, 1600.
AMMIRATO, Scipione (1531-1601). Dell'istorie fiorentine. Florence: Giunti, 1600.
ESTIMATE € 300 - 500
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AUGUSTINUS, Aurelius (354-430). De la cita di dio. Venice: Bartolommeo Miscomini, 1476-78.
AUGUSTINUS, Aurelius (354-430). De la cita di dio. Venice: Bartolommeo Miscomini, 1476-78.
ESTIMATE € 800 - 1,200