World's Columbia Exposition
Smallest book measures: 6 7/8" H X 4 1/2" W
685 plates showing specific individual book binding cover gilt stamps which identify the owner of the binding design
First Edition
unfolds to giant elephant folio size sheet
Seraglio at Constantinople Ottoman Palace Skyline 1783 engraved city view print Eastham World's Columbia ExpositionView of the Seraglio at Constantinople. (Old Prints, 18th Century Prints, Ottoman Empire, Constantinople, Istanbul, Seraglio, City View, Skyline, Harbor, Sailing Ship). Issued 1783, London by Harrison & Co. Engraved by Angus. Drawn by Metz. Late 18th century engraved print. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet measures c. 8" H x 10 1 4" W. Engraved area measures c. 5" H x 7" W. [B12199].