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FRANCO MARIA RICCI – ANCIENT STATES Republic of Genoa and Habsburg Italy – Collection of 4 volumes in original clamshell boxes Publisher: Franco Maria Ricci, Milan Series: Ancient States Director of the series: Gianni Guadalupi Language: Italian Publication period: 1996–1997 Number of volumes: 4, divided into two works of two volumes each Binding: High-quality publishing binding, with original clamshell boxes Condition: Volumes still sealed in cellophane DESCRIPTION Elegant collection of four volumes belonging to the prestigious Ancient States series, published by the Milanese publisher Franco Maria Ricci, known for the quality of his historical-artistic editions and for meticulous editorial care. The series, directed by Gianni Guadalupi, is devoted to the historical reconstruction of the ancient states and the territorial realities that have shaped Italian and European history. Through essays by specialized scholars and a rich iconographic apparatus, the works document political, cultural and territorial developments of the various historical entities. This lot brings together two complete works, each composed of two volumes: Republic of Genoa and Habsburg Italy. A collection of interest to art and history book collectors, enthusiasts of Franco Maria Ricci’s publishing output, and scholars of the history of the ancient Italian states. COMPONENTS OF THE LOT 1. REPUBLIC OF GENOA – VOLUME I Dominant and Riviere (1700–1797) Milan, Franco Maria Ricci, 1996. With a historical essay by Carlo Bitossi. Volume of about 299 pages, in addition to unnumbered preliminary pages, accompanied by a color illustration apparatus. The work delves into the history of the Republic of Genoa, with particular reference to the dominant city and to the Riviere territories in the period from 1700 to 1797. 2. REPUBLIC OF GENOA – VOLUME II Kingdom of Corsica Milan, Franco Maria Ricci, 1997. With a historical essay by Carlo Bitossi. Volume of about 289 pages, with color illustrations. The volume completes the core devoted to the Republic of Genoa, detailing the historical events of Corsica and the relationship between the island and Genoese rule. 3. HABSBURG ITALY – VOLUME I Trentino and southern Tyrol (1700–1918) Milan, Franco Maria Ricci, 1996. With a historical essay by Claudio Donati. Volume of about 299 pages, enriched by a color illustration apparatus. The work is dedicated to the history of Trentino and southern Tyrol, territories characterized by a special geographical and cultural position between the Italian world and Central Europe. 4. HABSBURG ITALY – VOLUME II Counties of Gorizia and Gradisca, Austrian Littoral (1700–1918) Milan, Franco Maria Ricci, 1996. With a historical essay by Claudio Donati. Volume of about 283 pages, illustrated in color. The volume deepens the history of the counties of Gorizia and Gradisca and the Austrian Littoral, territories of great historical interest for the political and cultural relations between Central Europe and the Adriatic. EDITORIAL FEATURES The four volumes belong to the Ancient States series, appreciated for its historical-documentary approach and for the quality of the editorial presentation. The series editions feature high-quality bindings, gilded titles, iconographic apparatus and outer clamshell boxes. The illustrative documentation accompanies the historical texts and helps valorize the artistic and cultural heritage of the treated territories. CONDITION All four volumes are still wrapped in cellophane and kept in their respective original clamshell boxes. The protective film has not been removed and the volumes have not been opened for this sale. COLLECTOR’S INTEREST The collection constitutes a coherent set of four volumes from Franco Maria Ricci’s Ancient States series, bringing together two historical-geographical cores: the Republic of Genoa, with reference to the Riviere and Corsica, and Habsburg Italy, with the territories of Trentino, southern Tyrol, Gorizia, Gradisca and the Austrian Littoral. The lot is intended for collectors of Franco Maria Ricci editions, enthusiasts of territorial history and private libraries dedicated to history and art.

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