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2 volumes.  xv, 375; [8], 396 pp. With color frontispieces, color plates, and folding map. (8vo) 21x13 cm (8x5"), red morocco with gilt design, raised spine bands, gilt spine design and titles, all edges gilt, inside covers intricately decorated with red and black morocco, gilt. Third Edition.

These letters were written by Miss Tully, sister in law to Richard Tully, the British Consul in Tripoli from 1783 to 1793. The female members of Tully’s family were on intimate terms with the Bashaw’s family. Thus the narrative contains a unique insight into the life of the Seraglio. The letters were published from the original in the possession of the family of the late Richard Tully, comprising authentic memoirs and anecdotes of the reigning Bashaw, his family and other persons of distinction. Also included an account of the domestic matters of the Moors, Arabs and Turks. One of the most important records of Tripolitan life during the 18th Century. [ Abbey, Travel, 299; Blackmer 1682; Tooley, Col. plates, 493.]