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1986. 216pp. Colour illustrations. "This is the second in a series of five extraordinary volumes on the incomparable collection of the Topkapı Saray Museum. Six centuries of Oriental treasures (and their attendant legends) are housed in the maze that constitutes Istanbul's famed former palace of the Ottoman sultans. The collection has never before been photographed for publication, making this series of books a truly unprecedented publication." Book is contained within an illustrated card slipcase which is in excellent condition. Previous owner's label and small area of label residue to FP. Both book and unclipped dust jacket are otherwise in excellent condition. All contents are tight and clean. There are no inscriptions. PLEASE NOTE: Heavy book so extra will be needed for shipping to non-UK customers.

First US edition stated, 1986. Published by New York Graphic Society / Little Brown. Hardcover in full cloth with DJ. Condition fine inside, square and clean inside book, no edgewear, corners not bumped, light colored spot on the upper edge, private bookplate on the front pastedown, no underlinings no highlights, no bent pages, not a reminder. DJ very good, slight shelfwear and one repaired tear at rear panel, Price Not clipped ($150.00). Tall 4to, 216 pages, 136 color plates. Large and heavy book will require additional postage for priority and international orders