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Priorato, Galeazzo Gualdo

Report of the city and state of Milan under the government of the most excellent Mr. don Luigi de Guzman Ponze di Leone, 1666

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Milan, Lodouico Monza, 1666. In 4°. Typographic brand on the colophon depicting a blindfolded putto astride Jupiter's eagle, spreading flames with his right hand; on the title page ancient stamp of noble library. Linked with Pierre Matthieu. True history of the wars that followed between the two great crowns of France and Spain. Venice, Barezzi, 1628. Printer's brand on the title page. Linked with the Genealogy of the Royal House of Bourbon. Venice, Barezzi, 1628. Linked with the States of France and their power. Venice, Barezzi, 1628. Small woodworm holes in the lower margin of the last 4 leaves. Coeval 18th century rigid parchment binding, red sprayed edges. Livio Benintendi's ex libris on the back cover.

Specialist Notes

Nice set of seventeenth-century historical reports. Galeazzo Gualdo Priorato (Vicenza, July 23, 1606 - 1678) was an Italian historian and writer. Man of arms and historian, he had a very active life which led him to give his services as a soldier under various flags. In fact, he fought under the commands of Maurice of Nassau and Wallenstein. He was an important witness of his era, thanks to a fluent writing and an impressive ability to collect data.