Islamic Incunabula.- Kitab-I Ligat-I Vankuli [The Crown of Language and the Correct Arabic], translated by Mehmed ibn-i Mustafa el-Vani [or Vankuli], vol. 2 only (of 2), first edition, 756+10, single column text within woodcut border, occasional worming affecting odd word with expert repairs, odd tear into text with expert repairs, many margins strengthened or with tissue repairs, modern crushed morocco with flap, gilt, folio, [Constantinople], Ibrahim Müteferrika, 1141 H [1729].*** A Turkish translation of the most important dictionary of Arabic, the Al-Sihah of Gauharia, with the Persian routes printed in the margins. Printing was only introduced into the Ottoman Empire in the late sixteenth century, with works in Hebrew, Armenian and Latin being permitted for use only by their respective minorities or millets. The first press for which Turkish or Arabic printing was permitted was set up by Ibrahim Muteferrika (c.1672-1746). There was considerable opposition to the plan from the scribes, but approval was reached by compromise, with the Sheh-al-Islam agreeing to allow the printing of books in all but the traditional religious subjects.