Castellan A.: “Moeurs,Usages,Costumes des Othomans et abrege de leur Histoire ,six volumes , ornes de 72 planches “.Paris 1812

First edition. In 12o 13x9cm,complete in six volumes in three,186p.,226p.251p.261p.,231p.,233p. and the seventy two (72) copper engraved plates ,contemporary full leather slightly and professionally restored at joints and head of spines, covers slightly frayed, edges of pages gilt ,text clean and bright ,overall very good condition.

A very richly illustrated account for the Levant. Castellan travelled widely in Greece and the Levant between 1796 and 1804.In this account he provides a detailed image of Levantine society and the fine original copper plates depict various aspects of the Levant: dancing girls, baths, cities, different nationalities (Ottoman Muslim, Greek, Armenian ,Syrian) as well as several Court officials .The rarest of Castellan s works with 72 beautiful plates. Atabey 204,Blackmer 300.Rare