PEDRO SALAZAR DE MENDOZA - 1549-1629 The author (1549-1629), a secular cleric, Spanish historian and genealogist, was a native of Toledo, and was patron and close friend of the painter El Greco. Original edition of a classic work in the history of Spain. Latest 10 leaves with slight handling, presenting the final three as well as the preliminary leaves * 3 and * 4, the outer lower corners rebuilt. Copy lightly trimmed with slight handling, binding of the 20th century and entire spotted calf.