Bidspirit auction | [LITERATURE] - SABA Umberto (1883

[LITERATURE] - SABA Umberto (1883 - 1957) - A Book For A Friend: Saba’s Gesture Of Literary Exchange - Autograph letter signed, dated “Trieste 5/2/1928” by the Italian poet and writer. 1 p. on letterheaded card. Addressed to Giovanni Avanzi: “…Le offro: Solerti: Vita del Tasso (…) l’ho comperato da un cliente, quasi a prezzo di catalogo, per aver modo di soddisfare ad uno dei suoi desiderata…”. This letter reflects the everyday yet meaningful activity of Umberto Saba as bookseller and cultural mediator in his Trieste antiquarian bookshop, a central space in his intellectual life. Dated 1928, the document belongs to a mature phase of Saba’s career, when he was already an established voice of Italian poetry but still deeply engaged in the practical realities of his profession. This dual identity – poet and bookseller – adds particular interest to the letter, situating it at the intersection between literary creation and the circulation of books in early 20th-century Italy. Autographs tied to his antiquarian activity are relatively scarce and offer collectors a more intimate and nuanced portrait than purely literary manuscripts, enhancing their desirability within specialized collections. •⁠> This lot is located in and ships from the UK. A UK export license is required prior to shipment. Import duties and taxes in the destination country are the buyer's responsibility.