[GIGANTI] - TORRUBIA, Giuseppe (1698-1761) - La Gigantologia Spagnola Vendicata. Naples: Stamperia Muziana, 1760.   First edition of this interesting work by the Franciscan priest and paleontologist Torrubia. The work starts from the discovery of massive fossils in the Americas that Torrubia identifies as extinct pre- and post-diluvian species of giants.   8vo (200 x 130mm). Title with engraved vignette, woodcut initials and tail pieces, fine woodcut and engraved headpieces (small wormtracks to lower margin of title continuing on the following leaves, waterstaining to the upper corner of gatheroing a, some light staining, foxing and browning). Contemporary vellum, gilt title on spine, speckled edges (some stains). Provenance: Mario Cermetti? (ownership inscription on front endpaper).

Estimate € 300 - 500

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