TRANT, Thomas Abercromby.

Narrative of a journey through Greece,

in 1830. With remarks upon the actual state of the naval and military power of the Ottoman Empire.

Stock Code 107643

London, Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 1830

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Scarce. Trant began his journey in October 1829, travelling extensively through Greece, before arriving in Constantinople. The work contains 'a lively and very interesting description of Greek social life.' - Blackmer.

First edition. 8vo., x, [ii], 435 pp., engraved frontispiece and 5 engraved plates, contemporary half calf, new labels, a very good copy.

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Provenance: 1. John Stuart Coxon (bookplate); 2. From the library of the late William St Clair.

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