Rolando Bietolini : Signed & Numbered Limited Edition No. 672 of 1,000 w/ pope

A refined example of contemporary Italian fine-press publishing, El Vangelo ’n Versi Cortonesi is a poetic interpretation of the Gospel rendered in the historic Cortonese dialect by Tuscan author Rolando Bietolini. Produced in 2009 under the patronage of Banca Popolare di Cortona, this volume was issued in a strictly limited edition of 1,000 copies, each hand-numbered and personally signed by the author. The present example is No. 672, bearing Bietolini’s original signature. Printed on elegant, heavy laid paper and bound in a soft vellum-style hardcover, the book is richly adorned with classical engravings inspired by La storia sacra del Bambino (Florence, 1913), lending the work a timeless devotional and artistic presence. The understated typography and muted palette reflect traditional Tuscan craftsmanship and cultural restraint. This publication was conceived not as a commercial release, but as a civic and cultural homage to Cortona, making it particularly appealing to collectors of Italian regional literature, fine press books, and decorative European volumes. A distinguished piece equally suited for library display, coffee-table styling, or curated interiors, offering both literary and aesthetic value. Condition: Excellent, with clean pages and strong binding. Language: Italian (Cortonese dialect) Signed & Numbered: Yes — No. 672 of 1,000 An elegant and thoughtful addition to any collection of Italian art, literature, or cultural history. letter from the pope!