Lot 06197

“Racconto historico della Veneta Guerra in Levante”, [Venice], Albizzi, 1691. First edition, most probably a proof state of the first issue. Two parts in One. 4to, (24x17cm), pp. iv,358p.,tavola,306p. Complete. Irregular pagination as issued. Marbled paper cover, lightly rubbed. Text mostly very clean and bright, 4-6 pages, including title, with light water stain, around 6-8 pages with more intense water stain. ~20 scattered pages with contemporary manuscript extensive notes marginalia, in Greek and in Italian. At the end manuscript inscription of Apostoli Bacaloglu, a contemporary Greek, most probably from Morea, who lived in Venice and collaborated with Albrizzi. Locatelli was the private secretary of Morozini, the Venetian general who conquered Morea, several islands, sieged Athens & exploded Parthenon. The second part of the current work starts with this operation. His account is an important source of information for Greece of the 1680s, as it covers all the events from 1684 to 1689, in a regular calendar basis. Although focusing in the military events, the description of the country and its people is apparent in all his account. Most probably a proof state of a precious account. Atabey 702, Not in Blackmer. Very rare.