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In attractive light brown leather bdg. 4to. (29 x 21 cm). In English. 2 volumes set: ([xxxvi], 84 p.; 100 p)., must be 93 plates of steel engravings according to Henry M. Blackmer, however there are 28. Fisher's illustrations of Constantinople and its environs. Constantinople and the scenery of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor. 2 volumes set. Allom was an architect and topographical illustrator and founder member of RIBA. Known for his meticulous work this, together with his architecural origins, are quite apparent in this work. [Houfe] The engravings herein are truly atmospheric and accomplished, taking in the 'humdrum' of every day life, such as in the village of Babec, to the majesty of some of the building interiors such as the Mosque in Santa Sophia to the truly impressive views such as Constantinople seen from the Golden Horn. Extremely rare. Weber 1150. Blackmer 1766 (First -[1838] Edition). Atabey .