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1729 Lives Pope Alexander and Caesar Borgia

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The Lives of Pope Alexander VI. and his son Cæsar Borgia. Comprehending the wars in the reigns of Charles VIII. and Lewis XII. kings of France; and the chief transactions and revolutions in Italy, from the year 1492 to the year 1506. First Edition. printed at London for C. Davis, MDDCCXXIX (1729). 410 pages, two fine engravings and divided into two parts with separate titles. Leather binding with rubbing to front board and mild wear. Internally Fine. Measures 9 x 13.75".

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