A detailed catalogue, "Bibliotheca Firmiana," in five volumes plus an appendix, documenting the extensive library of Carlo Firmian (1716-1782), a prominent Austrian statesman and patron of the arts. Compiled in Italian, this bibliographical work offers insight into the intellectual interests of the 18th century. The catalogue details a vast collection of books, reflecting Firmian's wide-ranging interests. This set provides valuable information for bibliographers, historians of the book, and scholars interested in the cultural landscape of the Enlightenment.
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