Febure, Michele, pseud. [i.e. Giustiniano of Tours]

First edition in French, 12mo (164 x 87mm.), contemporary calf, spine gilt in compartments with raised bands, [Atabey 420; not in Blackmer or Cobham-Jeffery], early signature on title and preliminary leaf of text, some expert repairs to spine, slight wear to edges and corners

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."

This work contains an account of the pilgrimage to Makkah (pp.96-101), references to Cyprus (articles 19 and 23, and elsewhere) and a chapter on the Greeks. It was first published in Italian under the title Specchio overo descrittione della Turchia in 1674.