Sansovino, Venetia citta nobilissima, Venice, 1581, later vellum

Francesco Sansovino

Venetia citta nobilissima et singolare, descritta in XIIII libri. Venice: Giacomo Sansovino, 1581

4to (204 x 145mm.), woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials, without final blank leaf, later vellum, modern marbled slipcase, title-page very slightly soiled, light damp-staining towards end

An important and fascinating source of information about Venice's history, institutions and culture, first published in 1561.

PROVENANCE

Charles Frederic Wesem, architect, bookplate

LITERATURE

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