Italica Press, NY, 1988. Historical Travel Guide. Soft Cover. with New Introduction and Bibliography by Ronald G. Musto. 253 p., index, maps; 21.5 cm. Translation of De Topographia Constantinopoleos. "This volume present a second edition of John Ball's 1729 English translation of The Four Books of the Antiquities of Constantinople, which was written by Pierre Gilles and published posthumously in 1561. No other edition of an English translation of this work has been available since that time, despite the fact that this is a fundamental text on one of the principal cities of both East and West." Pictorial paper covers; new from publisher. stock#41887x. Italica Press, NY, 1988. Historical Travel Guide ISBN 0934977011 9780934977012 [US]

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New York, NY: Italica Press, Date: 1986. 2nd Edition 1st Printing. Paperback. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 253 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. This copy is smyth sewn. Smyth sewing is a method of bookbinding where groups of folded pages (referred to as signatures) are stitched together using binder thread. Each folded signature is sewn together individually with multiple stitches and then joined with other signatures to create the complete book block. This is the traditional and best method of bookbinding. 1986. Italica Press ISBN 0934977011 9780934977012 [US]

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New York: Italica Press, Date: 1988. Book. Good. Soft cover. 2nd Edition. xlv, 253pp., index, biblio., maps, ill., glossary. Very light wear.. 1988. Italica Press ISBN 0934977011 9780934977012 [CA]

Italica Press 1986 First Edition Paperback Used-Very Good First Paperback Edition Thus, First Printing (Full Number Line). Not price-clipped ($10.95 price intact on back). Published by Italica Press, 1986. Octavo. Pictorial wraps. Book is very good; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Light shelf wear to cover. 254 pages. ISBN: 0934977011. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.

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New York: Italica Press, Date: 1988. Based on the translation by John Ball. 2d edition with new introduction and bibliography by Ronald G. Musto. [xlvi] 253p., b/w illus., maps, sitiff printed wrappers. 1988. Italica Press ISBN 0934977011 9780934977012 [US]

Italica Press, USA, Date: 1988. Second Edition. Medium Trade Paperback. Very Good. Medium Trade Paperback. 253 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Italica Press, USA, 1988. Second Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Spine is uncreased. . Edges of pages are mildly foxed. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Translated by John Ball. SYNOPSIS: A first-hand description of Constantinople (Istanbul) by this French humanist and diplomat c. 1550, during the age of Sleiyman the Magnificent. Gilles discusses the city's rich history and describes the hills, palaces, temples and churches, the markets, cisterns, columns, baths and other ancient monuments of this great capital. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Travel & Places; History. ISBN: 0934977011. ISBN/EAN: 9780934977012. Inventory No: 24030176.. 9780934977012 1988. Italica Press ISBN 0934977011 9780934977012 [AU]

New York: Italica Press, Date: 1988. 2nd ed. Paperback. Fine.. Octavo in white wraps with b&w cover illus., xlv, 253 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm; bibliographical references (pages 235-237) and index. Folding color map entitled "Religious Sites of Turkey" laid in. "A rendering into modern English of the John Ball translation of the work by Petrus Gyllius (Pierre Gilles), documenting his visit to Constantinople in 1544." || Antiquities. Travel. Altertümer Oudheden. Gilles, Pierre, 1490-1555 -- Travel. Reisebericht 1544. Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel. Istanbul (Turkey) -- Antiquities. Turkey -- Antiquities. Konstantinopel -- Reisebericht -- Geschichte 1550,ca. Turkey. Turkey -- Istanbul. Istanbul Konstantinopel Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel -- 16th century. Istanbul (Turkey) -- Antiquities. Istanbul (Turkey) -- Buildings -- Description and travel. Istanbul (Turquie) -- Descriptions et voyages. Istanbul (Turquie) -- Antiquités byzantines. 1988. Italica Press ISBN 0934977011 9780934977012 [US]