Turner, William.

first edition, 3 volumes, 8vo (229 x 140mm.), half-titles, 2 engraved folding maps, 22 plates including 6 hand-coloured aquatints, some folding, contemporary boards, later pigskin spines lettered in gilt, some spotting

Cruising Association, gilt stamp on upper covers

Blackmer 1687; Abbey, Travel 375; Cobham-Jeffery, p.61; Weber I, 194; Atabey 1251

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Turner spent five years in the Levant, when he was attached to the British embassy in Constantinople. He visited most parts of the Ottoman dominions in mainland Greece and the islands, including lengthy descriptions of two visits to Cyprus (vol. 2 pp.30–53 and pp.527–586).