Foscarini, Marco (1696-1763). Of the Venetian literature books eight. Padua: Printshop of the Seminary, 1752. First edition, fresh and marginous, imprinted on clear paper, of this compendium of Venetian literature written by Doge Foscarini and unfortunately remained unfinished due to the death of the author. Folio (379 x 258mm). Eyelet, frontispiece with typographical brand representing master and pupil with motto "Carte che'avean molt'anni already hidden the truth", initials and calcographic ornaments, fresh copy on wide margins (lacking the portrait in anti-door). Binding in full parchment of the eighteenth century, sprinkled cuts, title inside the dowel to the back, transparent plastic dust jacket, in modern cardboard case (small defects to the binding). Origin: ex-libris noble to the front look. (1)