Turner, William

FIRST EDITION, 3 volumes, 8vo (217 x 132mm.), (vol.1) [iv], vii-xxiv, [4], 480pp.; (vol.2) [iv], v-vi, [2], 608pp.; (vol.3) [2], v-vi, [2], 546pp., [ii pp. errata], 2 engraved folding maps, 6 hand-coloured plates, 16 engraved plates, contemporary diced pale calf, full gilt spines, double black labels, without half-titles, some light scattered spotting and offsetting

Abbey, Travel 375; Atabey 1251; Blackmer 1687; Cobham-Jeffery p.61; Weber I, 94

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, as well as the Holy Land, Syria and Egypt, and includes lengthy descriptions of two visits to Cyprus. He notes local manners and customs and describes meeting with Ali Pasha. The plates include costume, antiquities, and views of Smyrna, Patmos and 'Pergamus' (Pergamon).