[KNIGHTS OF MALTA]. Volume che contiene gli Statuti della sacra religione Gerosolimitana...i Priuilegi granted by the Supreme Pontiffs to religion. Borgo Novo: Antonio Scionico, 1719 Scarce edition of the collection of the statutes and privileges of the Order of Malta printed in the castle of the Marquis Spinola in Roccaforte Ligure, also including the Ceremonial on the Election of the Grand Master and the Privileges of the Sacred Religion of St. John of Jerusalem, with a vernacular index and the Alphabetical Compendium of Statutes. 6 parts in one volume, folio, (305 x 215mm). Portrait of Grand Master Perellos outside text, 3 engraved title-pages to first parts, each part with letterpress title, in good condition. Contemporary binding (vellum removed from upper board and spine, partially unbound, speckled edges). Provenance: P. Dotto de' Dauli (contemporary ownership inscription to title). (1)