Italy, in its Original Glory, Ruine and Revival, Being an Exact Survey of the Whole Geography and History of That Famous Country ...
by Warcupp, Richard
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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About This Item
London: Printed by S. Griffin, et al., 1660. First edition. Hardcover. Fine. 4to. (vi), (328), (8)pp. Engraved frontispiece and two double page spreads of maps and vignettes. Lacks leaf B2, the Preface to the Reader, and one page misbound, else this is a very good copy in a fine later full crimson leather binding, gilt spine title, marbled endpapers.
Includes not only Italy but also Sicily and Malta, and with a special section on Rome.
A translation of Franciscus Schottus, "Itinerarum Nobiliorum Italiae Regionum".
ESTC R14486.
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- Bookseller
- Thorn Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 21639
- Title
- Italy, in its Original Glory, Ruine and Revival, Being an Exact Survey of the Whole Geography and History of That Famous Country ...
- Author
- Warcupp, Richard
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Printed by S. Griffin, et al.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1660
- Bookseller catalogs
- Rare Books;
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Thorn Books
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Thorn Books
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Tucson, Arizona
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