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1592 DEL REGNO DI PORTOGALLO ALL CORONA DI CASTIGLIA ANTIQUE HISTORY OF PORTUGAL - del' unione DEL REGNO DI PORTOGALLO ALL CORONA di CASTIGLIA by Conestaggio (Girolami Franchi) Venice, Paulo Ugolino; 1592 Size 4 by 5 3/4” With woodcut title-page device, original limp vellum binding with manuscript title to the spine Table of content plus 295 lvs (590 pp.) Very good interior, some soiling of the vellum Text in Latin Girolamo Franchi di Conestaggio (Latin: Hieronymus Conestagius) (1530 – c.1616) was a Genoese merchant and scholar. A nobleman, he was also a merchant and spent time on business in Antwerp. He participated in the Accademia dei Confusi, a literary circle, headed by Stefano Ambrogio Schiappalaria. Dell' Unione del Reyno de Portogallo alia Corona di Castiglia was a chronicle of the Portuguese succession crisis of 1580, and a work that provoked a number of replies, in particular from Jerónimo de Mendonça; it was considered pro-Spanish, but Philip II of Spain tried to have it suppressed. History of the the union of Portugal and Spain, including details of Portuguese activities in India and Africa, and discussion of the English mercenary Thomas Stukely, who had commanded three galleys at the Battle of Lepanto. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.