Memorie Historiche e Geografiche della Dalmazia – 1688 Italian book with folding map – Naples

Important late seventeenth century Italian historical and geographical book devoted to Dalmatia, printed in Naples in 1688 and preserved in its original contemporary full leather binding. The work offers a detailed account of the region’s history, geography, cities, fortifications and political events, reflecting the Venetian and Italian perspective on Dalmatia during the early modern period.

Title: Memorie Historiche e Geografiche della Dalmazia
Imprint: Naples, Per il Parrino e Mutij
Year: 1688
Language: Italian

Contents: Historical and geographical description of Dalmatia. Accounts of cities, territories and fortifications. Political and military events of the region. Folding engraved map of Dalmatia bound within the volume.

Binding and appearance: Contemporary full leather binding. Handwritten spine title. Boards with strong and attractive aged patina, with wear and abrasions consistent with age.

Condition: Complete copy. Original folding map present. Text block sound and well preserved. Expected age toning throughout. Scattered foxing, small stains and signs of use. No modern intrusive restorations.

A genuine and desirable seventeenth century Italian historical book, particularly appealing to collectors of early modern history, Adriatic and Dalmatian studies, and antique books with original cartography.