VERGA, Giovanni (1840-1922). Lot of 5 first editions and 2 revised editions. Substantial lot including, among others, the first editions of Verga's very first novella, Nedda, and his last published work, Candeloro. Works: Nedda. Bozzetto siciliano. Milan: Brigola, 1874. 8vo. First edition, uncut copy in original printed wrappers protected by tissue [IN LOT WITH:] Cavalleria rusticana: scene popolari. Turin: F. Casanova, 1884. 8vo. First edition, illustrations in text (19th-century figures mounted on title-page). Illustrated original wrappers (slight wear) [WITH:] Drammi intimi. Rome: Sommaruga, 1884. 8vo. First edition, first printing, first thousand. Contemporary cloth-backed boards. [WITH:] Vagabondaggio. Florence: Barbera, 1887. 8vo. First edition, early 20th-century vellum-backed boards, original wrappers bound in. [WITH:] Don Candeloro & C.. Milan: Treves, 1894. 8vo. First edition. Bound in early 20th-century cloth. [ALSO:] Novelle. New edition revised by the author. Milan: Treves, 1880. 8vo. Uncut, bound in 20th-century boards [AND:] Vita dei campi: nuove novelle...seconda edizione con l'aggiunta della novella 'il come, il quando ed il perchè. Milan: Treves, 1881. 8vo. Uncut, bound in 20th-century cloth. (7)