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LEAKE, William Martin

Travels in the Morea.


Murray, London 1830. First edition. 3 volumes, 8vo., 17 engraved maps and plans, 12 lithographed plates of inscriptions, large folding map with short tears repaired, original brown cloth gilt, neat repairs to joints and extremities, ex-libris Bideford Free Public Library with old bookplate and small stamp to paste downs, a very good copy.

An unusual English provincial provenance. "A fascinating work, full of interesting detail, as are all Leake's works. Particular attention is paid to Mycenae and Tiryns, and the plates include plans of both, as well as the beehive tomb at Mycenae." - Blackmer. Atabey 691; Blackmer 974.

Price: £ 3250
US Dollar Price: $ 0
Stock Number: 66011

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