Sandys travells,. containing an history of the original and present state of the Turkish Empire: their laws, government, policy, military force, courts of justice, and commerce: the Mahometan religion and ceremonies: a description of Constantinople, the Grand Signior's seraglio, and his manner of living: also, of Greece, with the religion and customs of the Grecians. Of Ægypt; ... A voyage on the River Nylus: ... the former flourishing and present state of Alexandria. A description of the Holy-Land; of the Jews, and several sects of Christians living there; of Jerusalem, sepulchre of Christ, Temple of Solomon, and what else either of antiquity, or worth observation. Lastly, Italy described, and the islands adjoyning; ... Illustrated with fifty graven maps and figures.
George Sandys (1578-1644)
Category
Books
Date
1670
Materials
Place of origin
London
Collection
Tatton Park, Cheshire
NT 3172704
Summary
Bibliographic description
[6],240p.,[2] leaves of plates :. ill., map, plans ;. fol. Former shelfmarks: G.5.17 & 204. Provenance: Anonymous wood-engraved bookplate (Potten 2, Franks 9664) [Samuel Egerton (1711-1780)]; seventeenth-century inscription “Tho: Cattel” [i.e. Thomas Cattell (1690-1746)]l on front pastedown and letterpress title; “ Edward Neale, 1698” and “Thomas 1702” on rear pastedown. Binding: Seventeenth-century calf, gilt spine, six raised bands, remains of red leather label.
Makers and roles
George Sandys (1578-1644) London