Views in the Ottoman Empire, chiefly in Caramania, A part of Asia Minor hitherto unexplored; with some curious selections from the islands of Rhodes and Cyprus, and the celebrated cities of Corinth, Carthage, and Tripoli: from the original drawings in the possession of Sir R. Ainslie [...].

Large folio: [4]-37-[3] pp. with 2 preliminary and trailing blanks; 24 pl. (pl. 2 bound before title, a few small spots on the blanks).

Contemp. red calf, gilt ruled and blind-stamped boards, gilt spine with 5 raised bands, a.e.g. (weak upper joints, rubbed corners).

First edition illustrated with 24 very nice hand-coloured aquatints, figuring archaeological sites and monuments, such as an ancient granary, baths, theatre, temple, etc. including the ruins of the Grand Aqueduct of Ancient Carthage, as well as local costumes. Ref. Abbey 369. - Blackmer 831. - Colas 221. Prov. [Georges Petit].