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Click here to see our other books! A Classical and Topographical Tour Through Greece, During the Years 1801, 1805, and 1806 Edward Dodwell 1819 Rodwell and Martin : London 11" by 9" [5], vi-vii, [2], iv-x,ii, [3], 2-587, [5pp] SUMMARY The first edition of an important travel account of Edward Dodwell's time spent in Greece at the beginning of the nineteenth century, complete with many detailed plates. First Edition,Folding Maps,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage : £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition. One volume only, being Volume I of a total of two volumes. Illustrated with one folding map, and thirty-two plates, including one double-paged plate. Errata leaf is present. Four pages of adverts to the rear. Collated, complete. Edward Dodwell's vivid account of his travels throughout Greece in the years 1801, 1805, and 1806. Alongside the artist and archeologist William Gell, Dodwell toured the Ionian Islands and the Troad. Later he travelled with the Italian artist Simone Pomardi, where they toured mainland Greece and the Ionian Islands again. Dodwell set out to write this work in order to provide an accurate description of Greece, delving into its ancient history whilst also exploring the state of the country at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Edward Dodwell was an Irish painter, archaeologist, and traveler. Though born in Ireland he spent most of his life in Italy. CONDITION In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards, rebacked with morocco to the spine. Externally, generally smart. Rubbing to the original boards. A little discolouration to the original leather. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with only a few spots, plates are spotted more heavily. Small closed tear to the fold of the folding map. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques