CAMPANA, Cesare (1540-1606) - Delle historie del mondo. Venice: Giorgio Angelieri, 1596.   First edition of this historical work which covers the most important events that occurred between 1570 and 1596. Campana focuses mainly on Europe, but also often mentions more distant countries such as China, Japan and Peru.   2 parts in one volume, 4to (220 x 162mm). Printer's device on title, woodcut headpieces and initials, full-page engraved portrait of the author, gatherings b⁸-c⁴ and ²A-B⁸ bound out of order (marginal wormtrack at title and other wormtracks at final three leaves with loss of some letters, tiny stains, browning, foxing). Contemporary vellum, manuscript author's name on spine and on rear cover (rubbing, chipping, wormtracks on covers and endpapers).

Estimate € 150 - 250

Sold € 280