Title: O Insigne Pintor e Leal Esposo Vieira Lusitano – Historia Verdadeira em Cantos Lyricos Author: Vieira Lusitano (Francisco Vieira) Publication: Lisbon, Oficina Patriarcal de Francisco Luiz Ameno, 1780 Format: 8º (approx. 15–16 cm), contemporary full leather binding with gilt tooling Pages: 623 Language: Portuguese Description: This is a rare first edition of Vieira Lusitano’s autobiographical poetic work, offering a lyrical account of his life, artistic career, and personal experiences. It was personally dedicated to José da Cunha Gran Ataíde e Mello, 3rd Count of Povolide, a prominent figure of the Portuguese court and colonial administration. The book features: A frontispiece engraving showing the author with a portrait of his wife. Original full leather binding Preserved text on fine 18th-century paper, with minor age-related foxing expected. Historical provenance: dedication to an important Portuguese nobleman.