Sandys. A Relation of a Journey. 1621. 8vo. modern calf
SANDYS, GEORGE
A Relation of a Journey begun An: Dom. 1610. Foure Bookes. Containing a description of the Turkish Empire, of Aegypt, of the Holy Land, of the remote parts of Italy, and islands adioyning. London: W. Barrett, 1621
Second edition, 8vo (268 x 180mm.), engraved allegorical title, hand-coloured double-page engraved map, numerous engraved illustrations (some hand-coloured), modern calf, marginal ink annotations, repairs with minor loss to some preliminary leaves and map, lacking last blank leaf and folding plate, slightly shaved at places
Without the view of the Seraglio, which is often lacking according to ESTC.
LITERATURE:
Blackmer 1484; ESTC S116689
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