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"The World in Miniature" Traditional costumes in the Ottoman Empire - London, 1821 - Hand-painted engravings

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The World in Miniature, Turkey, being a description of the manners, customs, dresses, and other peculiarities characteristic of the inhabitants of the Turkish Empire. Edited by Frederic Shoberl. Printed for R. Ackermann, London, [c. 1821]. Six parts in three volumes. English.

The important and sought-after book series "The World in Miniatures" deals with the traditional dress and customs of the inhabitants of the various countries. Before us the six parts of the series that deal with the Ottoman Empire in its customs, and the traditional dress of its inhabitants. The books are accompanied by 73 hand-painted engravings featuring over one hundred and fifty different costumes. Includes a Jewish engraving from the Ottoman Empire. Some of the engravings are depicted in French.

Six parts in three volumes. Volume I (parts 1-2): [1] f, XV, 211 pp + [2] plates; [1] f, 237 pp + [2] plates. Volume II (parts 3-4): [1] f, 264 pp + [16] plates; [1] f, 300 pp + [17] plates. Volume III (parts 5-6): [1] f, 234 pp + [9] plates; [1] f, 244 pp + [27] plates. 14 cm. Gilt edges. Gilded embossing on the front cover of the three volumes. Stains. Slight tears. Slight tears in spines. In two volumes the front cover is detached.

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