Amadeo Preziosi, Stamboul. Recollections of Eastern Life. Paris: Lemercier, 1858

first edition, oblong folio (418 x 565mm.), tinted lithographed title and 29 chromolithographed plates, captions in English and French, later half morocco incorporating part of original cloth gilt calligraphic binding on upper cover, a fine copy. Est. 5,000—7,000 GBP. Lot Sold 13,750 GBP 

LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: Atabey 999 (second issue dated 1861); Blackmer 1353 (second edition dated 1865)

Sotheby's. Natural History, Travel, Atlases and Maps. 07 May 09. London www.sothebys.com