[Veneto]. The reasons of the Polesine of Rovigo for forming a new department. Venice, printed by citizen Palese, 1797. In 4° (285 x 197 mm);[4], 115, [1] pages. 1large map several times folded of the Polesine of Rovigo of new projection dated 1797, with rich cartouche, engraved by Zulian and made for Zatta (small tear to paper, handwritten notes in ink to title page, small defect to title page). Binding in green half cloth with gilt title to smooth spine. Ex libris by Antonio Baruffaldi with his stamp on one paper. The work stems from the need of the local population to prevent arbitrary decisions by Napoleon on the administrative fate of the Polesine area. Also in the lot is the Capitolare del Santo Monte of the city of Rovigo from 1711. (2)

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