CRASSO, Lorenzo (1623-1691) - Elogii di capitani illustri. Venice: presso Combi, e Là Noù, 1683.   First edition of Lorenzo Crasso's encomiastic work dedicated to the most illustrious captains of the modern era. The work is enriched by 98 engraved portraits followed by interesting biographical notes for each warlord; among others, the Japanese emperor Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Oliver Cromwell, Cardinal Richelieu and Abbas I the Great Shah of Persia are portrayed.   4to (270 x 190mm). Half title, printer's device on title, woodcut headpieces and initials, 98 engraved portraits (waterstains and stains on the first and final two gatherings, title pasted on leaf 3M1 as errata, browning, foxing and soiling). Later boards, manuscript title on spine (light defects).

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