RARE richly illustrated book on the decline of the Venetian republic and its provinces with an analysis of past events through numerous samples of correspondence, postal documents, edicts, etc. Texts in Italian and French. Contains many color and b&w illustrations. 305x305mm. 142 pages. Illustrated Hardcover. Cover slightly stained and scratched. Cover corners and edges bumped. Cover corners peeling. Spine yellowing and wrinkled. Sticker residues on spine and spine hinges. Spine edges and hinges bumped. Marker pen marks on title page upper corner and last page bottom edge - NO damage to text. [SUMMARY]: This extremely rare and beautifully illustrated book on late history of the Republic of Venice, with special emphasis on postal documents, is in good condition.