1590 L'isole piu famose del mondo – Islands Atlas Porcacchio

One of the most famous of all time! EX RARE & VALUABLE

 

This is a wonderful and rare offering of the following work written in Italian. This listing is sadly lacking the maps, but nevertheless is an excellent opportunity to own an unbelievably rare and valuable atlas for a fraction of the price. A complete copy sells online for $19,000. Best wishes!

 

Main author: Porcacchi, Thomaso, ca. 1530-1585?

 

Title details: L'isole piu famose del mondo / descritte da Thomaso Porcacchi da castiglione arretino e intagliate da Girolamo Porro padouano ; con l'aggiunta di molte isole.

 

Published: In Venetia : M.D.LXXXX. Appresso gli heredi di Simon Galignani, [1590]

 

Physical desc.: [24], 201, [3] p. : ill., maps ; 30 cm. (fol.).

Notes: Originally published: Venice, 1572.

Colophon: In Vinetia, appresso Giorgio Angelieri, a instantia de gli heredi di Simon Galignani de Karera. 1590.

Engraved title page.

Includes index.

 

Subject: Islands.

 

Other names: Porro, Girolamo, b. ca. 1550.

 

Language: Italian

 

This is a wonderful volume with fantastic contents and would make a great addition to any collection. I have recently been so pleased by hearing how much my books have been delightful gifts for others. Therefore, I encourage you to think ahead…Anniversary, Birthday, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any other special occasion! As a book lover there is not much I would rather receive as a gift. This is one of several such works I am listing, so be sure to check out my other listings.

 

I have included a biography at the end of the listing for those interested.

 

 

Wear:  very light wear as seen in photos; see photos

Binding: tight and secure ancient vellum binding

Pages: lacking many pages due to all the maps being removed. The extent of the loss however appears to be primarily the map pages; generally free from marking and foxing

Publisher: In Venetia : M.D.LXXXX. Appresso gli heredi di Simon Galignani, [1590]

Unique features:  rare and excellent contents; ~11in X 8in

 

Please understand that I am not an expert, but only a lover of old books. I have done my best to describe these books based on my current knowledge, but nobody is perfect. I welcome any questions you may have about contents or condition. I know that the pictures do not usually do justice to the books.

 

I am not using a reserve price and hope that whoever wins considers this a treasure. Thanks again and happy bidding!

 

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Payments:

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On Jan-26-08 at 17:42:17 PST, seller added the following information: