The following 5 very early lithographs are coming from the second edition of the famous work of Melling, "Voyage pittoresque de Constantinople et des rives du Bosphore", published by Goubaut in Brussels in 1822 (first edition Paris 1819). Melling's impressive views are among the finest ever printed for Constantinople area. In this edition the plates have been re-engraved in a smaller format. Melling-Goubaud, "Vue de la partie central de BUYUK DERE sur la rive Europeen du Bosphore", Bruxelles, Calcographie Royale, 1822. Fine view (36x27cm in 47x33cm sheet) of Buyuk Dere in European site of Bosphorus. Fine condition.