MURRAYS, “Handbook for Travellers in Turkey in Asia”, London, n.d. (but 1871). First edition (titled new edition) of the Murrays Handbook for Turkey in Asia. Up to that date it was comprised in the general handbook for Turkey. In 8vo (18x12cm), pp.492+40 of contemporary advertising. Publisher’s dark red cloth, spine rubbed. Complete. As travelers started to visit the Asiatic part of the Ottoman Empire after the middle of 19th century, a need for a targeted travel guide was evident. This publication gathers all available at that time information for Anatolia. Monuments, people, customs, itineraries, towns etc are described systematically. Early travel guide.