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(Anonymous). ABEN MUSLU OR THE TRUE FRIENDS. Turkish history containing an interesting detail of the intrigues of the Seraglio, during the reign of Ibrahim, and the true causes of his death. Paris, Prault, 1737. 2 parts of [8]-189 and [4]-226-[7]-1bl. pages, marbled calf, spine decorated, red tr. Only edition of the adventures of a Muslim hero in love with a Christian woman and who turns against his native country. Also included in this account are the coronation of Mohammed IV, the reasons for the war of Candia and the memorable siege of that city. Covers worn, one corner dulled, marginal rings on a few leaves. Not in Barbier. (Gay I, 6).

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(Anonymous). ABEN MUSLU OR THE TRUE FRIENDS. Turkish history containing an interesting detail of the intrigues of the Seraglio, during the reign of Ibrahim, and the true causes of his death. Paris, Prault, 1737. 2 parts of [8]-189 and [4]-226-[7]-1bl. pages, marbled calf, spine decorated, red tr. Only edition of the adventures of a Muslim hero in love with a Christian woman and who turns against his native country. Also included in this account are the coronation of Mohammed IV, the reasons for the war of Candia and the memorable siege of that city. Covers worn, one corner dulled, marginal rings on a few leaves. Not in Barbier. (Gay I, 6).

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