Casanova’s Memoir of Escape from Venetian Prisons

Description

Giacomo Casanova’s account of his escape from the Venetian Republic’s prisons, known as the ‘Leads.’ Written in Dux, Bohemia, in 1787. Published by Jean de Bonnot in 1986, featuring a fine full-leather binding with gilt edges and fresh interior. 210 pages, 20.5 x 4 x 28 cm. Includes bookmarks, author portrait frontispiece, and a fold-out map of Venice. Stunning period illustrations and decorative headbands. Ex-libris present. Special limited edition, ‘Exemplaire de Tête,’ printed on laid paper. Excellent copy.