The generall historie of the magnificent state of Venice.
From the first foundation thereof vntill this present.
Collected by Thomas de Fougasses, gentleman of Auignon, out of all authors, both ancient and moderne, that haue written of that subiect. Englished by W. Shvte, gent.

Description

Main Author

Fougasses, Thomas de.

Related Names

Shute, W.

Language(s)

English

Published

London, Printed by G. Eld, and W. Stansby, 1612.

Subjects

Venice (Italy) > Venice (Italy) / History.
Woodcuts > Woodcuts / England > Woodcuts / England / 16th century.

Note

Signatures: A⁴ B-3B⁶ 3C⁴ 4A-5S⁶ 5T⁴ 5V-5Y⁶ 5Z⁴.
Includes separate indexes to the 2 vols. at end of the 2nd.
Woodcut bird's-eye view of Venice on t.p. Woodcut ports. of the 90 doges of Venice, with their coats of arms. Head- and tail-pieces. Foliated, grotesque & historiated initials.
Stansby printed A-2Z & 5V-5Z, while Eld printed the rest. See STC.

Physical Description

[8], 454, 465-579, [3], 500, [44] p. : ports. (woodcuts) ; 32 cm. (fol.)

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