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110. "L'histoire de l'Empire Ottoman", by Pierre Briot, French, Paris, 1670, with ex-libris and 24 engravings
Selling price
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EUR 1.440
Session
Thu, 25 November 2021 19:00
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The work is the first French edition in Paul Rycaul's English translation printed by Seb. Mambre-Cramoisy. It is a very valuable print presenting one of the most appreciated political, military and religious frescoes of the 17th century Ottoman Empire. The engravings depict political figures, costumes, military ranks, etc., and are the work of French engraver Sebastien Leclerc. With 5 unnumbered pages, 382 numbered pages and one sheet with one full-page engraving and 23 engravings in the text. Also shows other typographical decoration, frontispiece initials and end vignettes with oriental images. The engravings are accompanied by explanatory texts. Text size 19 x 12.5 cm, with 33 lines per full page. 20th century binding, full black leather bonded on cardboard with embellishments in embossed stamp. Red coloured tranche. The front cover has an ex-libris label.
Dimensions
width 21.5 cm, height 27.5 cm, custom 27,5 Ã 21,5 cm
Research information
"Trésor de livres rares et précieux", de Théodore Graesse, volumul sase R-S, Milano, 1950, pag. 108
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The work is the first French edition in Paul Rycaul's English translation printed by Seb. Mambre-Cramoisy. It is a very valuable print presenting one of the most appreciated political, military and religious frescoes of the 17th century Ottoman Empire. The engravings depict political figures, costumes, military ranks, etc., and are the work of French engraver Sebastien Leclerc. With 5 unnumbered pages, 382 numbered pages and one sheet with one full-page engraving and 23 engravings in the text. Also shows other typographical decoration, frontispiece initials and end vignettes with oriental images. The engravings are accompanied by explanatory texts. Text size 19 x 12.5 cm, with 33 lines per full page. 20th century binding, full black leather bonded on cardboard with embellishments in embossed stamp. Red coloured tranche. The front cover has an ex-libris label.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 21.5 cm, height 27.5 cm, custom 27,5 Ã 21,5 cm
Research information
"Trésor de livres rares et précieux", de Théodore Graesse, volumul sase R-S, Milano, 1950, pag. 108
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