Lot 4449
(Montagu, Lady Mary Wortley). Period copy of a letter from Lady Mary Wortley Montagu to her sister, the Countess of Mar, datelined Adrianople, April 18, 1707, 8 pp, 8¼ x 6¾ in. Lady Mary's husband, Edward Wortley Mortagu, was appointed ambassador to Turkey in 1716, and Mary set about exploring the wonders of Constantinople. She learned Turkish (she already spoke Latin, French, and Italian), visited the mosques and the women of the harem. This letter details her visit to the harem where the grand visier's lady lived, and subsequently, to the harem of the grand visier's deputy. Some age yellowing, but clearly written. Lady Mary's account of her travels in Turkey were edited and distributed among her circle of friends; they are referred to as the Turkish Embassy Letters.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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