First Spanish edition of a detailed history of the Ottoman Emperors, by the Venetian historian and diplomat Giovanni Sagredo (1616-1696), first published in Italian in 1673. It is arranged chronologically, covering the Emperors from 1300 to 1644 and is especially valuable for the later period: from Suleiman the Magnificent (ruled 1520-1566) to Ibrahim (ruled 1640-1648). The translator dedicated it to Mariana of Austria (1634-1696), Queen consort of Philip IV of Spain.
With early owner's inscription of Bernate de Mello, "Aluim.", on the title-page and first page of the text. With a tear in 1 leaf repaired and the lost corner of another restored, without loss of text, water stains at the foot of a few leaves and an occasional spot, but generally in good condition and with generous margins. A detailed history of the Ottoman Emperors to 1644. CCPB 000040713-5; Palau 284935; cf. Atabey 1079 (1673 Italian ed.).