Turkey. John Speed (1552-1629) The Turkish Empire.

Description:

Turkey. John Speed (1552-1629) The Turkish Empire. London: [Bassett & Chiswell] sold by Roger Rea the Elder and Younger, 1626. Double-page folio copper-plate engraving on laid paper, hand-colored, eight views of Turkish cities and ten examples of local dress along the edges; no text on verso; the sheet quite toned, 20 3/4 x 16 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,000


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