Rycaut, Sir Paul
The History of the Present State of the Ottoman Empire
£504
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 28 September 2022 from 10:00 BST
Description
Containing the Maxims of the Turkish Polity, the most Material Points of the Mahometan Religion, their Sects and Heresies, their Convents and Religious Votaries. Their military discipline... London: T.N. for John Starkey, 1682. Fifth edition, 8vo, [xvi (including engraved title [A1]), 406, [v], additional engraved title, 12 engraved plates, 16 full-page engraved illustrations in text, contemporary calf, 2 plates detached, small stain to a few extreme upper margins, slightly worn, upper joint split
Footnote
Provenance: From the library of the late William St Clair, FBA, FRSL.