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Travel

KEPPEL, George.

Narrative of a journey across the Balcan, by the two passes of Selimno and Pravadi; also of a visit to Azani, and other newly discovered ruins in Asia Minor, in the years 1829-30.


Henry Colburn, London 1831. First edition. 2 volumes, 8vo., xvi, 463; xi, 465pp., 2 pages ads at end, half-title vol. i., hand-coloured frontispiece, 3 engraved maps and plans, 2 folding, modern olive half morocco gilt, an excellent set.

Keppel was a former aide to the Marquis of Hastings, the Governor-General of India; this is his second work. Blackmer 909; Atabey 632; Abbey Travel 207; Weber I, 201.

Price: £ 800
US Dollar Price: $ 1590
Stock Number: 67691