[CORSICA-GENOA] - Lot 19

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[CORSICA-GENOA] - Lot 19
[CORSICA-GENOA] A collection of what has been published to date regarding the current disputes between the Court of Rome and the Republic of Genoa concerning the dispatch of an apostolic visitor to the Kingdom of Corsica. In Campoloro, by Domenico Ascione, 1760. 1 vol. in-8°, full marbled sheepskin binding, smooth spine gilded with ornamentation and a volume number label in red morocco with gold lettering, gilt edges, red edges. A beautiful engraved vignette featuring the coat of arms of Corsica on the title page of the first volume, identical to those appearing in the *Giustificazione* of 1764. Bound with: - Esposizione di fatto published by the Court of Genoa concerning the mission of the Bishop of Segni to the island of Corsica. - Followed by: Apologetic Memoir on the Latest Revolution on the Island of Corsica, translated from French. — 1760. Wear on the end caps, two split hinges, signs of wear. A fine copy.
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