The real fascination of the career of Giacomo Casanova is often overlooked by those who know of him only for his sexual exploits. Great lover he was, perhaps; but he was also much more. The bastard son of Venetian actors, he rose to consort with scholars and cardinals, kings and noblemen and to write one of the raciest autobiographies of all time. Lawyer, churchman, gambler, Freemason, musician, impresario, confidence trickster - master of situations and victim of most - Casanova is one of the most colourful and versatile ... Read More
The real fascination of the career of Giacomo Casanova is often overlooked by those who know of him only for his sexual exploits. Great lover he was, perhaps; but he was also much more. The bastard son of Venetian actors, he rose to consort with scholars and cardinals, kings and noblemen and to write one of the raciest autobiographies of all time. Lawyer, churchman, gambler, Freemason, musician, impresario, confidence trickster - master of situations and victim of most - Casanova is one of the most colourful and versatile figures of the 18th century. This biography of the real-life Don Juan tells of his life and offers a view of the high-life in 18th century Europe. Read Less
Add this copy of Casanova to cart. $7.58, good condition, Sold by Jenhams rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dundee, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1969 by M. Joseph.
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First Edition. A hardback First Edition in Good condition, ownership stamp (BBC) to ffe., clean and bright. No dustjacket. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (the pictures you see on Alibris are NOT our own).
Add this copy of Casanova to cart. $12.63, very good condition, Sold by Jenhams rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dundee, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1969 by M. Joseph.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. First Edition. A hardback First Edition in Very Good condition, in a Good dustjacket with some wear at top spine. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (the pictures you see on Alibris are NOT our own).
Add this copy of Classic Biography Casanova to cart. $14.86, good condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 2001 by Penguin Books Ltd.
Add this copy of Casanova / John Masters to cart. $16.54, very good condition, Sold by MW Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, G, IRELAND, published 1969 by London: Joseph.
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Physical description; 302 pages: 2 plates, illustrations (some color), facsimiles, portraits (some color); 26 cm. Notes; Illus. on lining papers. Includes bibliographical references (page 296). Subjects; Casanova, Giacomo 1725-1798. Adventure and adventurers Europe; Biography History. 18th Century. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: Bookplate of Ernst Bello.
Add this copy of Casanova to cart. $16.54, good condition, Sold by MW Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, G, IRELAND, published 1969 by London: Michael Joseph.
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Physical description: 302 pages: 2 plates, illustrations (some color), facsimiles, portraits (some color); 26 cm. Notes: The real fascination of the career of Giacomo Casanova is often overlooked by those who know of him only for his sexual exploits. Great lover he was, perhaps; but he was also much more. This biography of the real-life Don Juan tells of his life and offers a view of 18th century Europe. Subjects: Casanova, Giacomo 1725-1798. Adventure and adventurers Europe; Biography. Genre: Biography. Language: English. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly bumped and rubbed as with age. Internally, bright and clean. Remains quite well-preserved overall.
Add this copy of Casanova to cart. $13.41, very good condition, Sold by Basement Seller 101 rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cincinnati, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by CARDINAL BOOKS.
Add this copy of Casanova to cart. $17.00, very good condition, Sold by Browse Awhile Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tipp City, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by Bernard Geis Associates.
Add this copy of Casanova to cart. $25.50, very good condition, Sold by The Book House - Saint Louis rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from St. Louis, MO, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by Bernard Geis Associates.
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Very Good in Good jacket. Very good hardcover with good dust jacket. Some wear and chipping to jacket. 134 black and white illustrations, 48 color plates.
Add this copy of Casanova to cart. $26.81, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES.
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Very Good. First edition copy. Collectible-Very Good. Good dust jacket. First US edition. In protective mylar cover. (author, adventurer, biography, history, italy)
Add this copy of Casanova to cart. $27.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by Bernard Geis Associates.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. First American edition. Quarto. 302pp. Illustrated. Slight toning with some bumping on the corners else near fine in an about near fine dust jacket with short tears and some creasing.
