WHELER, George. A journey into Greece, in company of Dr Spon of Lyons.

FIRST EDITION. folio (296 x 184 mm.), 483 pp. (small repaired tear to the inner side of the map, light foxing to several leaves). With one folding engraved map, 4 engraved plates with ancient coins, 3 small engraved plates on inserted leaves, and 84 engravings in the text. Later Contemporary calf (rebacked, minor wear, small tear at the top of the upper joint, spine gilt, ex-libris). Blackmer 1786, Atabey 1328. Author: WHELER, George. Title: A journey into Greece, in company of Dr Spon of Lyons. In six books. Containing I. A voyage from Venice to Constantinople. II. An account of Constantinople and the adjacent places. III. A voyage through the Lesser Asia. IV. A voyage from Zant through several parts of Greece to Athens. V. An account of Athens. VI. Several journeys from Athens, into Attica, Corinth, Boeotia, &c. With variety of sculptures. Publication info: Λονδίνο, William Cademan, Robert Kettlewell, and Awnsham Churchill, 1682.

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