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Ottoman Turks.

Mallet, Allain Manesson. Ottoman/Turkish costumes and culture. "Grand Turc. "; "Turc"; "Spahis, Janissaires"; "Mehmet IV Emper des Turcs". Paris Thierry. Denys. 1683
4 Copper engraved illustrations of Ottoman costumes and culture: the Sultan; medallion portrait of Mehmet IV; Turkish costume; Cavalry officer and Jannisaries, from Mallet's "Description de l'Univers" 1st edition. Text to verso.
4 plates. Dark impressions.

Allain Manesson Mallet 1630- 1706, French cartographer, engineer and mathematician, served in the army of Louis XIV, and also that of the King of Portugal later becoming Inspector of Fortifications to Louis. He published the "Description de l'Univers" in 1683, attempting to describe the cartography, towns, ports, people, habits and traditions of the known world. The work extended to 5 volumes with some 600 illustrations.
His other works were"Les Travaux de Mars, ou L'art de la Guerre" 1684, and "La geometerie Practique" 1702.
146 by 103mm (5¾ by 4 inches) sultan; 153x108mm Mehmet; 146x101mm costume; 155x114mm spahis.   ref: 1265  €60

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