[mascagni-interest] Parisina poster

[Erik Bruchez]

Dear list,

I recently posted on the Web skte a famous poster designed by Plinio
Nomellini (Livorno. 1866 - Florence, 1943) in 1913 for Parisina. The
original poster was huge: 200x145 cm.
The stamp on the bottom right corner of the poster indicates that it
was published by the "Officine Grafiche Ricordi", which may or may not
have been related to Ricordi, the music publisher. The publisher of
Parisina was Sonzogno, as prominently displayed on the poster.
The poster can be accessed from the "Parisina Iconography" album,
which also features paintings and drawings from the original Parisina
libretto:
  http://www.mascagni.org/pictures/parisina

or directly from here:

  http://www.mascagni.org/book-reader/image/504578/1/0

Incidentally, a reproduction of this poster, made in the 1960's, is
now for sale on eBay. I am not related in any way with the seller but
I thought some list members could be interested. As an indication I
got the same reproduction in mint condiction a couple of years ago for
about $25 on eBay. I don't know if this copy is in good shape or not
(the seller says "very good", but I seem to see some stains on the
border). This is the link to the auction:
  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3318294417&category=18842

Enjoy,

-Erik

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