Collection of Antique Portuguese Books from the 18th Century - The Universal Traveler (1800) and Works of Doctor Francisco de Sá de Miranda (1784)

Extraordinary collection of antique Portuguese books from the 18th century, extremely rare pieces of great bibliographic and historical value. This lot includes fundamental works of literature and knowledge from the period, in excellent condition considering their age.

Works included:

1. "The Universal Traveler" - Volumes I and II (1800)
Work composed in French by Mr. de Laporte, translated into Spanish, correcting the original, and illustrated with notes; and now translated into Portuguese. Second Edition. Lisbon, at the Rollandiana Printing House, 1800. With permission from the Royal Court of Appeals. Leather binding with raised bands and gilt lettering on the spine.

2. "Works of Doctor Francisco de Sá de Miranda" - Volume I (1784)
Lisbon, at the Rollandiana Printing House, 1784. With permission from the Royal Censorship Board. Leather binding with gilt decoration on the spine. A fundamental work of Portuguese Renaissance literature.

Features:

• Original editions from the 18th century (1784 and 1800)
• Printed at the prestigious Rollandiana Printing House in Lisbon.
• Vintage leather bindings with ribbed bindings
• Gold lettering and decorations on the spines
• Royal publication licenses
• High-quality rag paper
• Remarkable state of preservation for its age.
• Bibliographic collectibles

This collection is of inestimable value to collectors of antique books, bibliophiles, scholars of Portuguese history, or anyone who appreciates Portuguese cultural and literary heritage. These works represent the knowledge and art of typography in 18th-century Portugal, and are living testimonies to Portuguese publishing history.