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GUICCIARDINI, Francesco. Della Istoria d'Italia, Venice: Presso Giambatista Pasquali, 1738. 2 volumes, 2 (445 x 300mm.), half titles, titles printed in red and black, engraved title vignettes, portrait, plate and topographical chapter-headings by Antonio Visentini, architectural initials (occasional light spotting and browning), contemporary calf gilt (spines and corners heavily rubbed, scuffed). Brunet II, 1803: 'Belle dition'.
Each chapter-heading depicts a different island of the Venetian lagoon within an elaborate Rococo frame. (2)
Each chapter-heading depicts a different island of the Venetian lagoon within an elaborate Rococo frame. (2)