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1748372012Printed for T. Osborne in Gray's Inn; A. Miller in the Strand; and J. Osborn in Paternoster Row London 1748. Unframed Print. Very Good Condition. This 1748 engraving depicts several monumental structures located in the Hippodrome of Constantinople modern-day Istanbul a grand arena used for chariot racing and public ceremonies. Among the notable features illustrated are The Serpent Column originally erected at Delphi to commemorate the Greek victory over the Persians at Plataea 479 BCE later moved to Constantinople by Emperor Constantine. The Porphyry Pillar A column made of red porphyry believed to have been erected by Constantine the Great. The Pillar of Emperor Marcian a 5th-century monument honouring Emperor Marcian known for its Corinthian-style capital. The Theban Obelisk also known as the Obelisk of Theodosius originally from Egypt brought to Constantinople by Emperor Theodosius I. The engraving was printed in London by T. Osborne A. Miller and J. Osborn.1 folding plate. Size: 17 x 26 cms. Category: Universal History; Unframed Prints : Old; Printed before 1800; PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; Special Features. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Printed for T. Osborne, in Gray's Inn; A. Miller, in the Strand; and J. Osborn, in Paternoster Row unknown
173510011London: Printed for George Spavan 1735. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. Octavo. 4.625 x 7.125 inches. 2 blanks 86 2 blanks pp. A British account of 18th-century Constantinople by an anonymous author "a gentleman" from the retinue of George Hay the 8th Earl of Kinnoul British ambassador to Constantinople 1729-1737. Title page professionally reinforced at an early date. Very good. Rebound in red textured cloth titled in gilt on spine with gilt monogram to upper cover all edges gilt. Classical archaeologist Henry Schroder Robinson's copy with his ex libris label affixed to front pastedown; inscribed to Robinson on front free endpaper "To Henry / the Bibliophile / as a token of appreciation / from / The Gennadius Library / June 30 1969". Text bright and unmarked binding square and tight. Very scarce with three copies appearing in libraries worldwide OCLC and no auction records. The Gennadius Library is located within the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. Printed for George Spavan hardcover
