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ALBERTI, Leandro (1479-1552). Descrittione di tutta Italia ... Aggiuntaui la descrittione di tutte l'isole. Venice: Lodovico degli Avanzi, 1568-1567. 2 parts in one volume, 4° (205 x 150mm). Woodcut device on titles of both parts, 7 double-page engraved maps in second part, large historiated woodcut initials. (Without blank e2, some light soiling to title of first part, light red staining to final two leaves and a small hole touching a letter.) 18th-century half calf (a few small wormholes and chips, some light rubbing and bumped corners). Provenance: Bernardo Ferrari and Cristoforo di Votaggio (ownership inscription on verso of title and early annotations) -- ink and blue pencil shelf mark on title -- Compagnia del Gesú (book label and stamp on title).
An important 16th-century guide with double-page engraved maps. The first edition was printed in Bologna in 1550. Adams A-474.
An important 16th-century guide with double-page engraved maps. The first edition was printed in Bologna in 1550. Adams A-474.