Lot 237
  • 237

Turkey

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • A collection of 4 volumes in French, well bound, comprising:
  • paper
Jouannin, J.M., and J. van Gaver. Turquie. Paris, 1840, FIRST EDITION, 8vo, half-title, 97 engraved plates, maps and plans, a few folding, contemporary red morocco-backed boards, spine gilt, t.e.g.
Poujoulat, B.
Voyage à Constantinople, dans l'Asie Mineure, en Mésopotamie, à Palmyre, en Syrie, en Palestine et en Egypte. Brussels, 1841, second edition, 8vo, 2 volumes in one, half-titles, contemporary calf-backed boards, spine gilt, covers slightly rubbed
Duckett, W.A. La Turquie pittoresque. Paris, 1855, FIRST EDITION, large 8vo, half-title, 20 engraved plates, contemporary morocco-backed boards, spine gilt
Méry, F.J.P.A. Constantinople et la Mer Noire. Paris, 1855, FIRST EDITION, large 8vo, half-title, 21 engraved plates, 6 coloured by hand, contemporary morocco-backed cloth, g.e., spotted

Literature

Atabey 622, 982 (note), 369, 805

Condition

The condition of the books in this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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