CALDERON DE LA BARCA, Joseph (18th century). Gloriosa Defensa de Malta contra el formidable exercito de Soliman II. Madrid: Villapando, 1796. First and only Spanish edition, rare, with only one known auction record (Sotheby's, 1966 according to RBH), of this work on the Ottoman siege of Malta in 1565. 8vo (237 x 147mm). Folding map of Malta, 4 engraved vignettes. Bound in contemporary sheep, gilt title-piece to spine, marbled endpapers. (1)