FRIEDEL, Adam de.

The finest portraits published of the Greek Heroes and a cornerstone of any collection of Greek material. There were numerous editions of this work (first published in 1824) and as the edition went on the portraits become more 'refined' and less primitive in manner. This work was never issued with a title-page or text. The title only appeared on the part wrappers.

According to Blackmer there appears to be some confusion as to Friedel's origins. It is thought he was Danish and that he travelled through Greece from 1821-24 and at some point met up with Lord Byron. There is a letter of introduction from Byron introducing Friedel to the Greek Committee in existence. Scarce.