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LE HAY, Jacques (c.1645-c.1713) – [Charles de FERRIOL (1652-1722)]. Recueil de cent estampes représentant différentes nations du Levant. Paris: Le Hay & Duchange, 1714-15.
First edition of the 'most popular and influential illustration of Turkish dress to date' (Blackmer). ‘This splendid production... contains what may be the only wholly original representations of Turkish costumes since Nicolay; in any case, these images were at once enormously influential’ (Koç). Atabey 429; Blackmer 591; Koç 105a.
2 parts in one volume, folio (483 x 320mm). Engraved title and 102 (of 103, lacks plate 74) engraved plates including three double-page and one of music, ‘Explication des cent estampes’ bound first (one of the folding plates with small repair affecting plate, very occasional light soiling, slight toning on a few text leaves). Contemporary calf, spine gilt (joints starting, extremities chipped, scuffed). Provenance: Amsterdam, Pampiere Wereld (bookseller's label).
First edition of the 'most popular and influential illustration of Turkish dress to date' (Blackmer). ‘This splendid production... contains what may be the only wholly original representations of Turkish costumes since Nicolay; in any case, these images were at once enormously influential’ (Koç). Atabey 429; Blackmer 591; Koç 105a.
2 parts in one volume, folio (483 x 320mm). Engraved title and 102 (of 103, lacks plate 74) engraved plates including three double-page and one of music, ‘Explication des cent estampes’ bound first (one of the folding plates with small repair affecting plate, very occasional light soiling, slight toning on a few text leaves). Contemporary calf, spine gilt (joints starting, extremities chipped, scuffed). Provenance: Amsterdam, Pampiere Wereld (bookseller's label).
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