Laugier Abate, "Storia della Repubblica di Venezia dalla sua fondazione sino al presente del sig. abate Laugier. Tradotta dal francese", Venezia, Carlo Palese & Gasparo Storti, 1767-1769. COMPLETE in 12 Volumes. 8vo, pp.372, [14] + 421, [19] + XL, 348, [26] + 458, [30] + 400, [18] + 460, [18] + 421, [19], + 513, [7] + 569, [17] + 499, [11] + 464, [16]. Frontispiece on Vol.I: allegorical scene of enthroned Venice. Woodcut chapter ornaments & initials. First Italian edition of this famous history of Venice written by the theorist and historian of architecture Marc-Antoine Laugier. This history of Venice is considered among the most complete ever written. Uniform contemporary binding: Leather spines with title & volume number written in gilt on red & green leather strips. Marbled boards. Occasional spotting, light occasional external wear. Overall an excellent complete set.