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The Present state of the empire of Morocco, with a faithful account of the manners, religion and government of that people
by ST OLON, Pidou de
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
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1695 MOROCCO Empire 1ed Saint Olon Costume Arab Pirates Islam Africa Voyages
Pidou de Saint Olon's "Present State of the Empire of Morocco" is a rare 17th-century survey of Morocco. While serving as a court ambassador in Morocco, Olon gained an understanding of the life and customs in Morocco, both in the courts and commercial systems. His 'Relation de l'empire de Maroc' became one of the best accounts of life in Morocco at the end of the 17th-century.
This highly desirable and valuable 1695 first English edition is notable for containing impressive full-page engravings of Moroccan costume throughout!
Item number: #23554
Price: $1950
ST OLON, Pidou de
The Present state of the empire of Morocco, with a faithful account of the manners, religion and government of that people
London: Printed for R. Bently, 1695. First edition.
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [24], 216, [12]
o 10 engravings (1 folding)
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~6in X 4in (15.5cm x 10cm)
· exceedingly rare, valuable, and desirable
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 23554
- Title
- The Present state of the empire of Morocco, with a faithful account of the manners, religion and government of that people
- Author
- ST OLON, Pidou de
- Format/Binding
- Leather; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- for R. Bently
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1695
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1695 MOROCCO Empire 1ed Saint Olon Costume Arab Pirates Islam Africa Voyages, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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