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    AMELOT de La Houssaie

    Lot 3. AMELOT de La Houssaie, Abraham-Nicolas.

    The history of the government of Venice.

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    The history of the government of Venice. 77126
    Wherein the policies, councils, magistrates, and laws of that state are fully related; and the use of the balloting box exactly described.
    H.C. for John Starkey, London, 1677

    Amelot de La Houssaie (1634-1706) was secretary to an embassy from the French court to the Republic of Venice. His critical account of the administration led to his incarceration in the Bastille.

    Description

    First edition in English. 8vo, [16], 325, [3 (blank)],[14 (catalogue of books)] pp. Contemporary marbled calf with blindstamped panel decoration, spine gilt in compartments, paper flaw with associated tear in E4, hinges cracked but holding firmly, spine and gilt rubbed, else very good.

    Bibliography

    Wing A2974.