JAECK, Joachim Heinrich, “Taschen-Bibliothek der wichtigsten und interessantesten: REISEN DURCH GRIECHENLAND. Mit Landkarten, Plänen, Portraits und anderen Abbildungen. Verfasst von mehreren Gelehrten”, Grätz, Joh. Andr. Kienreich, 1831.

Four (4) Volumes including four consequent parts of the “Greece” Section (3 parts of the 1st section and 1 part of the 2nd section). 12mo, pp. 112, 124 + [4], 126 + [2], 108 + [4].

Including one (1) folding map of Greece entitled «Charte von Griechenland mit den Dardanellen und der Inseln von Klein-Asien» and three (3) frontispieces of which one (1) folding with titles: «Der Tempel des Jupiter Olympius zu Athen», «Ansichten zu Thefsalonich», «Grabmal bey Mylasa».

Printed one year before the coronation of King Otto, this work attempts an overview of Greece based on the works of the various travelers that visited the place from the 16th century until the early 19th century. Although depending on previous works, this compilation is creating a thick account approaching Greece place by place and providing descriptions and historical information.

Heinrich Joachim Jaeck was a German librarian and historian. He had published more than 200 works of various scientific interests, affecting the contemporary German society. The current work is following the interest of the European public on the emerging state of Greece, printed at the end of the Greek War of Independence and one year before the coronation of King Otto.

Original binding: blue paper covers with printed title. Light external wear, overall a very fine set.

Not in Blackmer, Droulia 2938-2941.