Petri Gyllii De Bosporo thracio libri III ; Petri Gyllii De topographia Constantinopoleos 1562

This title page from Pierre Gilles's *De Bosporo Thracio* (1562) features a decorative woodcut border with cherubs, a column, a snake and a two-headed eagle, possibly signifying the ancient city's location between Europe and Asia. This work is a significant text in the history of Constantinople, offering detailed descriptions of its topography and features, highlighting its position as a major cultural and trade center. The book itself is an example of a Renaissance-era printed book with a sophisticated typographic design that emphasizes the importance of the text. *De Bosporo Thracio* is considered a valuable resource for scholars and historians interested in the history of the region and the Ottoman Empire.