[NAPOLI] - DI COSTANZO Angelo (1507-1591) - Dell'Istorie della sua Patria del Signor Angelo di Costanzo Gentil'huomo Napolitano. Naples: Mattio Cancer, 1572.   First edition of Costanzo's historiographical work focused on the history of the Kingdom of Naples from the events preceding the coronation of Joanna I up to the reign of Alfonso of Aragon. This first draft of the work is a meticulous historical reconstruction and is presented with eight volumes in one.   4to (195 x 142mm). Woodcut arms on title, woodcut initials (some invasive wormholes, text still legible, some water staining). Modern vellum, gilt title on spine (some wormholes).

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