Belle Henri, “Trois Annees en Grece”, Hachette, Paris, 1881. 12mo, pp. vii, 413. Original binding with blind-stamped illustrations in gilt. Illustrated with 32 full-page woodcuts and a map of Greece. Belle was third secretary to the French embassy in Athens from 1867 to 1868. He returned to Athens in 1874 and served as second secretary to the Embassy for one more year. The current work presents his impressions of his stay in Greece. Written in an engaging and lively style, the text shows Belles remarkable classical backgroung, his knowledge of agriculture and his interest in customs and traditions, as well as his French culture and religious piety. (Source: Travelogues, Ioli Vingopoulou). Detailed account of Dillesi murders in 1870. Wear along joints and edges, spotting inside. Contominas 51, Blackmer 113.