SERPOS, Giovanni; de. Compendio storico di memorie cronologiche concernenti la religione e la morale della nazione armena suddita dell'impero ottomano.
In Venezia: nella stamperia di Carlo Palese, 1786
Rare first edition. Giovanni de Serpos, presents a comprehensive historical account of the Armenian nation within the Ottoman Empire, focusing on religious and moral aspects. Divided into six books and presented to the Sacra Congregazione Di Propaganda, this volume offers insights into the historical, religious, and cultural context of the Armenian people under Ottoman rule. This detailed work is a valuable resource for scholars and readers interested in Armenian history, religious studies, and the history of the Ottoman Empire.
The author was a member of an influential Armenian banking family established in Constantinople.
Not in Atabey or Blackmer.
3 volumes in large 8vo. 180x118 mm. Contemporary full vellum binding, gilt titles on labels on spines. Vignettes on titlepages, ornated initials, italic and round type. Ex Libris with coat of arms “Amadei Svajer” on the inside covers. The first half title on the first volume. Nice condition.