May 15, 2012 - Sale 2279

Sale 2279 - Lot 315

Price Realized: $ 1,200
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Estimate: $ 1,500 - $ 2,500
FOUGASSES, THOMAS DE. The Generall Historie of the Magnificent State of Venice. Woodcut bird's-eye view of Venice on title; 90 woodcut portraits in text. [6] (of [8]), 579, [3]; 500, [41] pages, including blanks 3C4 and 5Z4; lacks initial blank. Folio, 328x212 mm, contemporary gilt-panelled calf with unidentified arms on covers, ties lacking, rebacked, endpapers renewed; occasional light marginal dampstaining, scattered other stains. London: G. Eld and W. Stanby, 1612

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first edition in english of a history of Venice from the 5th century to the author's time, originally published in French in 1608. STC 11207.