METRA (Andrea). Il mentore perfetto de' negozianti, ovvero, - Lot 216

METRA (Andrea). Il mentore perfetto de' negozianti, ovvero, Guida sicura de' medesimi ed istruzione per rendere ad essi più agevoli e meno incerte le loro speculazioni... Trieste, nella satamp. Di G. T. Hoechenberger, 1793-1797. 5 volumes in 3 volumes in-4, contemporary ivory parchment, smooth spine, red morocco and brown basane title-pieces, gilt scrolls, yellow edges (2 corners worn, 3 corners rubbed, rare interior defects including small pale halo at the beginning of vol.2 and very moderate scattered russets, snag affecting qq. letters t.5 p.7). Important first edition of this practical statement of world trade, presented in alphabetical order by continent, country or city. Engraved medallion portrait of Emperor Ferdinand II at the head of the dedication, and fine engraved view of Trieste at the head of the text.