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BARLETIUS, MARINUS. Historia del Magnanimo, et Valoroso Signor Georgio Castrioto detto Scanderbego. [12], 403, [1] leaves, including final blank. 8vo, contemporary limp vellum, later blank paper shelf label at bottom of spine, front joint partly cracked, later paper pastedowns; scattered minor stains, opening leaves slightly dog-eared, old inscription and stamp on title, old scrawls on last 2 leaves. Bookplate of L. Valera. Venice: Fabio & Agostino Zoppini, 1580
The account by Barletius was the principal early source for the life of the Albanian national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg (1405-68), celebrated for his leadership and military exploits against the Ottomans. The original version in Latin was first published circa 1508-10 and widely reprinted and translated or adapted.
