TULLY, Richard - Narrative of a Ten Years' Residence at Tripoli in Africa. London: Henry Colburn, 1816. First edition of "one of the most important records of Tripolitan life during the 18th century" (Blackmer). Complete with the map and the 5 handcoloured plates. Written by the sister or sister-in-law of Richard Tully, British Consul at Tripoli in 1783-93, Tully's female relatives were on intimate terms with the Bashaw's family and were able to observe all aspects of the seraglio, as well as recording in detail life at the court. Also included are more general descriptions of the life of the ordinary people: their houses, mosques, clothing, and customs. The work also contains a list of the names of the Royal Family of Tripoli, an appendix with Moorish vocabulary, and an index. A second edition was published in 1817 and a third in octavo in 1819. 4to (270 x 215mm). Engraved folding map, 5 handcoloured plates (small horizontal clean tear on title, some soiling, very tiny wormholes in the margin of the map not touching plate). Contemporary half calf, gilt spine (front joint splitting). Provenance: S.B. Aade? (presentation copy inscribed on March 18, 1830 to:) - James M. Harrison. Blackmer 1052.


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