Ottoman Public Debt

Folio (365 x 255mm.), 49 leaves, each with a single fiscal stamp lithographed directly onto the page in various colours (recto only), surrounded by decorative lithographed borders in red and green titled above in Ottoman Turkish and below in French, Turkish red half calf over red silk boards, flat spine titled in French in gilt, one cover gilt stamped with the tughra of Abdul Hamid II, the other gilt stamped with an Ottoman emblematic device, some light spotting, spine and corners rather scuffed, light waterstaining to boards

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."

A rare volume of Ottoman fiscal stamps, which had been issued during the Public Debt crisis. The fiscal stamps in this volume have been printed directly onto the individual leaves, with 43 'Droit Proportionnel' stamps and 6 'Droit Fixe' stamps. The title is taken from the lettering on the spine.