PORCACCHI, Tommaso (1530-1585). L'Isole più famose del mondo. Venice: Galignani, Porro, 1572. Study copy, defective but with all illustrations present, of the first edition of Porcacchi's celebrated isolario. Folio (300 x 200 mm). Engraved title within architectural border, 30 engraved maps by Girolamo Porro in the text, including two world maps and one of North America (manuscript index to f. b6; numerous wormtracks along the inner margin with old repairs, not affecting the text but visible on the engraved title; widespread dampstaining). Contemporary rustic paper (partially loose, some defects). (1)