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1926 date at title page. Printed in Italy. Uniqely tall 8 1/4" x 11 1/2" oversize design weighing over four lbs. Dark blue full cloth lightly pebbled boards, charming cover design with red stylized spine titles, moderate shelf wear, rub, bump. Classic elementary Italian cover design features a full-size impressed illustration of Pinocchio the puppet itself in dark green, red, grey and black. Pages generally good; few with short closed tears, varying rippling. Monochromatic pictorial endpapers. An unusual fine paper appears prone to crinkle; esp. with full page designs in colour. Amazing variety of styles and mediums of imagery in varying full and partial-page designs, vignettes and decoration throughout. Bind good; hinges intact. The complete, rather long, and original Pinocchio in English. Pinocchio is here! He hasn't changed a bit since the day we first met him. Just the same Pinocchio, at once quiet, attentive, meek, and then suddenly mischievous, gay inquisitive poking his long nose into everything and getting into all sorts of dangerous situations. Here are his marvelous adventures, masterfully recorded by Collodi, and here are his pictures, irresistibly drawn by Mussino. Who has met Pinocchio before, will enjoy him all over again in this newly design volume. Who has never known the boy puppet will exclaim at meeting him at last, and adventuring with him all through to the last page of this book! Printed in Florence, Italy. G. Spinelli & Co. - Printers - Florence. 404 pages. Insured post. Size: 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall.

The classic children's novel that tells the story of a wooden puppet named Pinocchio, created by the carpenter Geppetto. Upon being carved, Pinocchio magically comes to life and embarks on a series of adventures, driven by his dream of becoming a real boy. Pinocchio is curious and often disobedient, leading him into various troubles. Despite the guidance of the Talking Cricket, who acts as his conscience, Pinocchio frequently falls into mischief. His nose grows longer each time he lies, serving as a physical manifestation of his dishonesty. Throughout the story, Pinocchio encounters a host of memorable characters, including the deceitful Fox and Cat, who trick him out of his money, and the kind Fairy with Turquoise Hair, who helps him multiple times and acts as a maternal figure. Pinocchio’s journey is one of self-discovery and moral education, highlighting the virtues of honesty, hard work, and the importance of education. Key episodes include Pinocchio’s transformation into a donkey after being lured to the Land of Toys, his escape from the belly of a giant fish, and his repeated attempts to reunite with Geppetto, who is consistently loving and forgiving. In the end, after a series of trials and personal growth, Pinocchio’s selflessness and bravery lead to his transformation into a real boy, symbolizing his moral and personal development. The novel is celebrated for its rich moral lessons, engaging narrative, and whimsical characters. Collodi’s tale has left a lasting impact on children’s literature and has been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and stage productions, the most famous being Disney’s 1940 animated film. "The Adventures of Pinocchio" remains a timeless story about the journey to becoming one’s true self.