Italian poet, novelist, and dramatist who distinguished himself as a heroic aviator in WWI and enjoyed a celebrated liaison with actress Eleonora Duse. Signed book: Il Fuoco. Italy: Fratelli Treves Editori, 1913. Rebound hardcover, 5 x 7.25, 560 pages. Signed and inscribed, in Italian, on the second free end page (translated): “January 17, 1930. To Beatrice Selvatico I offer this book, written in my young years. Gabriele D´Annunzio.” Uniform toning to signed page, as well as opening pages, mild foxing to fore-edges, scattered wear and spotting to boards, and old white tape applied to spine, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
