Pierre del Callejo y Angulo — Description de L&Apos;Isle de Sicile

Amsterdam, J. Wetstein & G. Smith, 1734 . Leather. Illustrated throughout with a wealth of engraved maps and plates, this is the third edition of Pierre del Callejo y Angulo's wonderful account of 18th century Italy. In the original Italian.First published in 1718, this is the third edition of this work.Illustrated with seventeen engraved plates, including two folding geographical maps of Sicily. Collated, complete.The first edition of Pierre del Callego y Angulo's description of the Sicily of the 1800s, including its fortresses and coastline.*2, A-E8, F4. Collated, complete.With the bookplate of Millitary Depot QMG. Department to the front pastedown, and their name in gilt to the front board.In this edition the memoir of Baron Agatin Apary of the city of Catania appears for the first time. In a full calf binding. Boards detached, but present. Major rubbing to board perimeters and back strip, with small losses of calf to back strip head and tail. Front free endpapers detached but present. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with light spotting throughout. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .