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Efendi, Turabi
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Efendi, Turabi
- Turkish Cookery Book. A Collection of Receipts, dedicated to those royal and distinguised personages, the guests of His Highness the late Viceroy of Egypt, on the occasion of the banquet given at Woolwich, on Board His Highness's yacht, the Faiz-Jehad… Compiled by Turabi Effendi, from the best turkish authorities [preceded by title in Ottoman Turkish]. [No place or publisher, privately printed, 1864]
- ink on paper
8vo, original light brown cloth, titled in gilt on upper cover, yellow endpapers, cloth clamshell case, tear to the last leaf (neatly repaired), minor browning to title and final leaf
Literature
Bitting p. 141; Blackmer 1684.
Condition
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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
The first edition of the first English translation of the first printed Turkish cookery book.