Francesco Longano Economics - Freemasonry - Longano, Francesco - Journey through the countryside of Molise in October 1786. Naples, Presso Antonio Settembre, 1788. In 8°, with a map of Molise and a fold-out statistical table outside the text. Coeval full vellum binding, cords, gusset, title and friezes in gilt on spine, frame and large "Fleuron" blind-engraved on plates, colored boards, some staining and minor faults. Extremely rare original edition. Moisture halo to the lower margin of the first few papers, slight blooming.

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