[Turkey] RYCAUT, Paul. Istoria dello Stato presente dell’imperio ottomano. Venezia, Combi e La Nou, 1673.
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4to, mm 220x165; contemporary smooth vellum binding, title written on the back; Pp. 16 not numbered, 296, 1blank; head title., Initials and Finals figured;
Frontespiece engraved and 21 engravings within the text.
FIRST VERY RARE ITALIAN EDITION of this famous treatise on the Ottoman Empire.
Based on observations and experiences of the author, this report, the most important of the seventeenth century, portrays the most relevant aspects of Turkish society of the time, describing the imperial court and public office, religious orders and the militias, the clothes and costumes , customs, traditions and social norms, political relations and economic relations. The beautiful frontispiece and 21 engravings in the text are etched from Isabella Piccini and depict, in their costumes, men and women of different rank including dignitaries, priests, knights and warriors. Of particular curiosity depiction of the turban on page 65. The translation of Constantine Belli. Sir Paul Rycaut, British diplomat and historian, was ambassador to Constantinople.
Atabey 1070; Graesse VI, 1, 108.
Bell’esemplare nella sua legatura originale.
Frontespiece engraved and 21 engravings within the text.
FIRST VERY RARE ITALIAN EDITION of this famous treatise on the Ottoman Empire.
Based on observations and experiences of the author, this report, the most important of the seventeenth century, portrays the most relevant aspects of Turkish society of the time, describing the imperial court and public office, religious orders and the militias, the clothes and costumes , customs, traditions and social norms, political relations and economic relations. The beautiful frontispiece and 21 engravings in the text are etched from Isabella Piccini and depict, in their costumes, men and women of different rank including dignitaries, priests, knights and warriors. Of particular curiosity depiction of the turban on page 65. The translation of Constantine Belli. Sir Paul Rycaut, British diplomat and historian, was ambassador to Constantinople.
Atabey 1070; Graesse VI, 1, 108.
Bell’esemplare nella sua legatura originale.
