BARTHELEMY J.J, (Abbe), “Voyage du JEUNE ANACHARSIS en Grece”, Paris, Etienne Ledoux, 1824-1825. Nouvelle edition, Ιn 7 volumes (without Atlas) with frontispiece, p. Volume I- cxix+356, Volume II- 508, Volume III- 484, Volume IV- 490, Volume V- 482, Volume VI- 436, Volume VII- 464.

Jean-Jacques Barthélemy (1716 - 1795), literary scholar of the French Academy and keeper of the Cabinet of Medals, devoted thirty years of research for his work on ancient Greek civilization, the original edition of which was published in 1788 and which germinated in his mind on his return from his trip to Italy which lasted two years and during which he collected a large number of ancient pieces on behalf of Madame de Choiseul.

Contemporary half leather (spine and corners) binding, slight edge wear; gilt and blind ornements on its back, marbled end papers, fresh interior with slight foxing and spotting. Very Good copy overall.