DEMANGEL R., “Contribution A La Topographie LHEBDOMON / Recherches Francaises en Turkuie”, ed. De Boccard, Paris, 1945. Folio, p. 54+[8]+VIII Plates. A very rare study on the ancient settlement of Hebdomon (Makriköy) - Bakırköy and its surrounding settlements. The Hebdomon (Ἕβδομον, “seventh”) was a coastal suburb of Constantinople which played an important ceremonial role, since many Roman and Byzantine emperors were proclaimed or began their triumphal processions there (Arcadius, Theodosius II, Nikephoros Phocas et.al.). Richly illustrated (inside text) and 16 plans at the end. Original bounding, clothed spine, hardcover, clean and tight inside, slight wear. Rare and Good Copy.