RARE history of Italian literature by the eminent Italian poet Giacomo Zanella (1820-1888) who was also professor at the lyceum of Chiampo until 1853, and at Padua until 1872. 265x185mm. VIII+262 pages. Quarter-leather marbled board Hardcover with gilt spine. Cover scratched, rubbed and slightly curved. Cover edge, corners and spine edges bumped. Cover edges and front cover bottom corner peeling. Spine stained. Spine label edges worn. Several extreme pages slightly age-stained. Binding slightly loose and visible between pages VIII and 1. Few pages upper corner slightly bumped. Pages yellowing and slightly wavy. [SUMMARY]: This extremely rare book is in good condition.