Arif Pacha, Muchir

FIRST EDITION, volume 1 (all published), folio (520 x 375mm.), lithographed title in French, 16 coloured lithographed plates after Arif, 8 leaves of Turkish text, lithographed portrait of Arif Pacha on india paper mounted, modern red calf-backed crimson cloth boards, flat spine lettered in gilt, head and foot of French title slightly cropped with slight loss of text, some spotting and waterstaining, Turkish text crudely mounted on guards with adhesive tape, upper hinge detached, spine slightly rubbed

Atabey 29; Blackmer 43

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."

A valuable and beautifully-illustrated survey of the costume worn at the court of the Ottoman Empire. The work is found either coloured or plain, with French or Turkish text. This copy has the plates coloured, and with the Turkish text present.