M. Vanel - Abrégé nouveau de l'histoire générale des Turcs

Very rare collection of a series of 3 volumes, all from the 17th century, adorned with 21 nicely engraved portraits (see photos). Abridged new history of the general history of the Turks. Where the events & revolutions that occurred in this vast Monarchy since its establishment up to the present are described, with the portraits of the Ottoman emperors drawn from the best originals. Pagination and portraits : volume 1: 22ff + tables + 458 pages. 6 portraits of the Turkish emperors, starting with Ottoman and ending with Bajazeth. volume 2: tables + 498 pages. 8 portraits of the Turkish emperors, starting with Josue and ending with Soliman II. volume 3: tables + 592 pages. 7 portraits of the Turkish emperors, starting with Selim II and ending with Ibrahim. Leather bindings of the period, bindings in full white calf, spines with raised bands, headbands, initials, 21 pretty portraits of the Turkish emperors, extremely rare 17th-century works, rare collection gathered with all volumes dated 17th century, all portraits are present in the books (see photos). The photos complete the description. Very beautiful, rare pieces from the 17th century. Shipment of the order is made with a tracking number.

Estimate:£593.32

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