Search Results: Travels & Voyages from Khalkedon Rare Books, IOBA, ESA

Istanbul: Inkilâp Kitabevi / Hemophilia World Congress, 2007. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Paperback. Pbo. Demy 8vo. (21 x 14 cm). In English. 223 p. Color ills. 101 things to do in Turkey before you leave. With compliments of the Hemophilia Society of Turkey: An action plan to discover yourself in Turkey, a guide to what, where and when to do it. Translated by Banu Ergüder and Mine Atafirat.

Istanbul: Türkiye Is Bankasi Kültür Yayinlari, 2018. 5th or later Edition . Soft cover. New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Paperback. Cr. 8vo. (20 x 14 cm). In Turkish. [xi], 85 p., b/w ills. 1890'larda Istanbul. [= Old Constantinople]. Translated by Seniz Türkömer.

Istanbul: Vakit Gazete ve Matbaasi, 1938. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First and only edition of this very rare 20th century Turkish-Americana, and the first book written to introduce the world of Hollywood to the Turkish audience, by the first Turkish society reporter. Turan Aziz Beler was a modern pioneer of magazine journalism in Turkey. Beler was born in Istanbul in 1912. He started his literary career as a journalist. His first novel "Sevda" [i.e. Love] also stands out but "Türedi Ailesi" [i.e. Türedi Family] brought him fame. According to Beler's foreword in the book, the purpose of his travel is to clarify all things known incorrectly about Hollywood in Turkey. He spent three and a half years in Hollywood with many celebrities and interviewed American stars. He examined the conditions under which American popular cinema was formed. According to his own statement, he expressed the witty language that he… Read More

Aksaray: Aksaray Valiligi Kültür ve Turizm Yayinlari, 2012. Soft cover. New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Paperback. Pbo. Mint. Roy. 8vo. (23 x 16 cm). In Turkish. [2], 261 p. B/w ills. 333'ten 1968'e seyyahlarin gözünden Aksaray ve çevresi.

Kostantiniyyah (Constantinople): Darü't-Tibaatü'l-Âmîre., [AH 1265], 1849. 1st Edition . Leather. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In contemporary fine black 1/3 leather bdg. Decorated gilt to spine. Roy. 8vo. (23 x 16 cm). In Ottoman script (Old Turkish with Arabic letters). 112 p. Extremely rare first edition of this Nabi's first-hand account of Mecca, Medina and the Hejaz during his pilgrimage in the late 17th century. This is the most celebrated literary pilgrimage narrative written in Ottoman Turkish. Nabi (1642-1712) was one of the prominent Ottoman poets and is considered a foremost exponent of the didactic trend (hikem-i tarz) in Ottoman Turkish literature. Nabi, whose given name was Yusuf, was born in Urfa (then known as Ruha) in 1052/1642. In 1082/1671 he took part in the Ottoman military campaign in Poland, in the retinue of Müsahib Pasha, (1640-1686). Having spent thirteen years in Istanbul, Nabi desired to go on a… Read More

Düsseldorf : [Ftz. Rangette & Sons]., [c. 1892], 1892. Hardcover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Original imitation vellum. An OCLC register says "decorated with small shells and seaweed pasted on". Chipped on extremities and spine, slight pouring on paper; several tapes used at the link of the pages to binding. Otherwise a good copy. Small 4to. (27 x 18 cm). In Middle English (15th century). The first leaf attached to front cover. At end, 6 blank leaves. [46] p. with [7] blank pages, many illustrations, 1 letter with its broken seal. Separately, a facsimile of a letter from Isabella (Dona Isabel por Gracia de Dios Reina de Castilla y Leon etc. etc. A Don Cristobal Colon de Genova) to Columbus, dated 'Granada a? trece de Abril de MCCCCXCII,' with a broken seal attached. Script on vellum as well. Two registers in OCLC (1029665801 and 60764823 -This one is New York Edition-). 'Düsseldorf Edition' says "A spurious work purporting to be the… Read More

[Istanbul]: [AH 1262], 1846. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Paperback. Chipped on margins. Some owner notes. Otherwise a good copy. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 18 cm). In Ottoman script. 32 p. This rare book includes the royal travel of Sultan Abdülmecid in 1262 AH [1846 AD] to Roumelia. From Edirne, Abdülmecid proceeded to Eski Zagra (Stara Zagora), Kizanlik (Kazanluk), Gabrova (Gabrovo), Tirnova (Turnovo), Rusçuk (Ruse), Silistre (Silistra), and Varna. The route of the 1846 tour followed closely, except in reverse order, Mahmud II's tour of 1837. According to witness accounts, along the way, the sultan was greeted everywhere with poetic recitations and songs of praise and prayer, both in Ottoman and Bulgarian. The pride of place among welcoming parties invariably fell on students, of all creeds, most clad in white uniforms, some in solemn church-going attire, with flowers and green branches in their hands. At every stop, ceremonial cannon… Read More

Istanbul: Dogan Kardes Yayinlari A.S., 1950. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First and Only Edition of this scarce travel book of America in the 20th century, by the founder of Turkish "Life" magazine and Tifdruk Publishing House in the Republic of Turkey. Sevket Rado was a Turkish journalist, author, and the founder of "Hayat" magazine. "Hayat" means "Life", and it was a long-running periodical in Turkey, which was published in the same format of the "Life" magazine, just like its counterpart in America. "Life" was an American magazine published weekly from 1883 to 1972, as an intermittent "special" until 1978, and monthly from 1978 until 2000. During its golden age from 1936 to 1972, "Life" was a weekly magazine known for the high quality of its photography. "Hayat" magazine is the first example in Turkey of "lifestyle" magazines published in Europe… Read More

Istanbul: Vatan Matbaasi., [AH 1341], 1925. 1st Edition . Leather. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Original wrappers. No bdg. Wear spine, dispersed pages. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). In Ottoman script (Old Turkish with Arabic letters). 197, 6 p., 5 panoramic folded huge b/w plates (Including the photographic plts.; 1-) Turkish Convention May, 13, 1923, Detroit, Mich by Photo Craft Byallen -23x39 cm-; 2-) [Among the Young Turks in Detroit, -23x106 cm-; 3-) In the White House with the President, -23x106 cm-; 4-) Islamic Society in the US, -32x40 cm-; 5-) Among the Young Turkish people in Chicago, -23x26 cm-). First and only edition of this exceedingly rare travel account of America by Dr. Mehmed Fuad [Umay], (1885-1963), who was a Turkish doctor and the founder of Himâye-i Etfâl [i.e. Society for the Protection of Orphans], a society that was established in 1921 to provide orphanages to children of the deceased soldiers in the Turkish War of Independence; began… Read More

London: Jonathan Cape, 1936. Dust jacket. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Original publisher's brown cloth. Titles to spines in gilt. Dust wrappers. 4to. (26 x 20 cm). 2 volumes set: (674 p., 696 p., Doughty's portrait on the frontispiece, 2 large folding maps (colour map on a folded plate at end of each volume: "A sketch map itinerarium of part of northwestern Arabia and Negd [Najd]"), folding topographic panoramas, many illustrations in text, numbered plates in colour and b/w. Slight browning and light chippings on top and lower of dust jackets. Overall, a very good set. Scarce set in this condition, of this "new and definitive edition", with an introduction by Lawrence of Arabia (1888-1935). This "first and indispensable work upon the Arabs of the desert -and if it has not always been referred to, or enough read, that has been because it was excessively rare-" (Lawrence), including a detailed travel account of the Middle East and… Read More

Istanbul: Kardes Matbaasi, 1952. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. Original illustrated wrappers. Demy 8vo. (21 x 14 cm). In Turkish. [12], 244 p., 88 b/w plates, and maps. Some markings on the first map in red pencil, with slight creasing on the spine and rear cover. Otherwise a very good copy. Scarce first edition of this first-hand account and detailed description of Yemen, written by Ehiloglu, who served as the Judicial Adviser in the 7th Corps in Yemen during eight years between the pre-First World War and the Armistice of Mudros. This richly illustrated book includes the b/w photos of inhabitants, architectural buildings, topography, artisans, and the army of Yemen. Three photos show Ehiloglu in disguise in a local dress of the region. Two maps of the region are included. The book includes the descriptions in an eye-witnessed and first-hand account of why he came to Yemen and the route through the Suez Canal, his mission in Yemen, the geography and history of the region, the places he… Read More

Kostantiniyye [Constantinople]: Darü't-Tibaatü'l-Âmire Tas Destgâhi., [AH 1273], 1858. 2nd Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In contemporary cloth bdg. Marbled boards and original red end-papers. Demy 8vo. (21 x 14 cm). Bilingual in Arabic (Marginal texts are in Arabic) and Ottoman script (Old Turkish with Arabic letters. [1] blank page, [2] index, [1] blank page, 97 p., two folded early lithographed plates of Mecca and Medina. Slight stains on the extremities of the page corners. Overall a very good copy. Lithographed edition. The extremely rare first edition of this early bilingual work on the rites and ceremonies for the Islamic pilgrims in the Arabian Peninsula, with attractive lithographed plates of Mecca and Medina. The book includes the first-hand pilgrimage experiences of the author. "Manasik" is the whole of rites and ceremonies that have to be performed by Islamic pilgrims in and around Mecca. The… Read More

[Cairo]: Matbaat al-Bahiyyat al-Amirah., [AH 1303], 1887. 2nd Edition . Leather. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Contemporary fine calf with traditional flap, decorative papers in flower design covered boards. 4to. (27,5 x 20 cm). In Arabic. 4, [1], 299 p. Framed text with second work of Al-Qârî on the margins. Chipped extremities on the panels, cracked lines on the front panel, foxing on papers, several markings in red ink, and contemporary repair of a minimal tear on the last page; overall a good copy. Complete title: Sharh al-Imam al-'âlim al-'allâmah al-habr al-bahr al-fahhâmah wahîd dahrihi wa-farîd 'asrihi Mullâ 'Alî Qârî al-musamma al-Maslak al-mutaqassit fî al-mansik al-mutawassit 'alâ Lubâb al-manâsik lil-Shaykh al-Imâm Rahmat Allâh al-Sindhî. Wa-bi-hâmishihi Kitâb Ad'iyat al-hajj wa-al-'umrah wa-mâ yata'allaqu… Read More

Constantinople: Imprimerie Osmanie, 1902. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Original wrappers. Folio. (35 x 25 cm). In French. [26] p., 14 tables on double-page spreads. First and only edition of this very scarce report on the regulation of the Hajj organized by the auspices of the Administration Sanitaire de l'Empire Ottoman [i.e., the Administration of the Sanitary of the Ottoman Empire] for the Hejaz region. This report documents the general movement of the Hejaz pilgrimage through the ports of the Red Sea in 1901-1902, travel and pilgrimage routes, medical conditions, list of the pilgrims including their nations, origins, numbers, ships, and ports of the embarkation of the convoy, was published annually between 1896 and 1914. On the title page in French: "Gentlemen, I have the honour to present to you the General Movement of the Pilgrimage of Hejaz through the ports of the Red Sea, for the year of Hegira 1319, drawn up by the Office of Control".… Read More

[Constantinople]: Manuscript., [AH 1161], 1745. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Contemporary 1/3 leather bdg. with cloth spine. Leather boards. Restored. Demy 8vo. (22 x 15 cm). In Arabic. [138] p. Slightly chipped extremities of papers. Occasionally stained on pages, wear on binding. Text is fine. Including 'kataba'. The routine, predictable, yet exhaustive nature of the journey Ottoman pilgrims endured may have discouraged them from recording their journeys. The route was relatively well-defined, and the caravan orderly and well-protected. Moreover, Ottoman pilgrims, unlike Christian travelers, were traveling across the lands of the same state, thus seeing people of the same Muslim culture, without needing to speak different languages, use different currencies, or negotiate borders between states. The uniqueness and peculiarity of a journey would motivate the traveler to record it and the result would be of interest to an audience. As for the Ottomans,… Read More

Venetiis: Typis Antonellianis., (1880-1881), 1880. 2nd Edition . Leather. Very Good. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Extremely rare second edition of Quaresmus' work including four parts in two volumes, which is a a contribution to history, geography, archaeology, biblical and moral science of the East and Holy Land. First Edition is 1639, printed in Antwerp. This edition was edited by Father Cypriano da Treviso. First volume has one two-page map titled 'Chorographia Terræ Sanctæ Sev Terræ Promissionis Nova Descriptio' depicting a very attractive view of the Holy Lands, which is decorated ships heading to the Holy Land. Second volume has two maps, one plate, and two plans (All is folded and huge sizes). First map is one of the most attractive views of Extremely rare second edition of Quaresmus' work including four parts in two volumes, which is a contribution to history, geography, archaeology, biblical and moral science of the East and Holy Land. First Edition is… Read More

Istanbul: Tetragon Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S., 2002. Limited Edition . Hardcover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Original bdg. Dust wrapper. Demy 8vo. (21 x 15 cm). In Turkish. [vii], 279 p., b/w ills. 100 copies were printed. All copies were numbered. This Edition is no. 24. (24/100). A guide to Archipelago. Adalar Denizi kilavuzu. Inözden Marmaris Burnuna kadar. Prep. by Mustafa Pultar.

[No date] 0. No Binding. Fine. Original folded map in data sheet. Double-faced. 1/12.500. Map on Adalia and its environment. Shows ruins, touristic places etc. Fine+. Alanya - Antalya. Touristic map of Antalya, Alanya, touristic city plan of Alanya.= Alanya-Antalya haritasi ve Alanya sehir plani.

New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1955. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Original cloth bdg. HC. Demy 8vo. (21 x 14 cm). In English. [x], [viii], 372 p. B/w ills. and maps. All the best in Mediterranean. With illustrations and maps.

Izmir: Akademi Kitabevi, 1998. Soft cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Paperback., Fine., 20 x 14 cm., [vi], 195 p., b/w ills., "Alman gezginlerin gözüyle 19. yüzyil Anadolu sehirleri (Manisa, Edirne, Kütahya, Ankara, Istanbul, Trabzon, Antalya, Diyarbakir, Konya, Izmir).", Ilhan Pinar, Akademi Kitabevi, Izmir, 1998.