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Grelot, William
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- A late voyage to Constantinople: containing an exact description of the Propontis and Hellespont, with the Dardanels, and what else is remarkable in those seas; as also of the city of Constantinople, wherein is particularly describ’d the Grand Seraglio and chief mosquees. Likewise an account of the ancient and present state of the Greek Church; with the religion and manner of worship of the Turks,... London: by John Playford, 1683
- paper, ink, leather
8vo (180 x 115 mm). Frontispiece portrait and 14 engraved plates of mosques and worship, many folding; browning, some closed tears to plates repaired. Modern calf.
Literature
Wing G1934
Catalogue Note
first English edition of this account of Grelot's travels over the Turkish Empire while in disguise, permitting his access to the holiest of places.