Costantino Gatta - Memorie topografico-storiche della provincia di Lucania compresa al presente nelle Provincie di - 1732

Rare and important first edition of the famous historical and topographical treatise dedicated to Lucania (encompassing the territories of Basilicata and the Principality of Citeriore), a fundamental work by the historian Costantino Gatta. The work is accompanied by the genealogical series of the illustrious families of the territory, including the Sanseverino, Princes of Salerno and Bisignano, and includes a detailed initial dedication to Princess D. Ippolita Spinelli. Internal division into three distinct parts that analyze ancient history, the origins of the peoples, the geography and topography of the main cities and historical settlements of the region. 488 numbered pages, the work complete divided into three parts as per the title page. The final pages with Corrections and Additions are present. Full contemporary parchment binding with the title and ancient shelf-mark on the back, stiff and solid boards.