POTTER,J., "Archaeologia Graeca, or the Antiquities of Greece. A new edition, with a life of the author by R. Anderson, and an Appendix containing a concise history of the Grecian states...", Printed for Stirling & Kenney (et alii), 1832. 2 volumes in 8vo, pp. folded map+[2]+xvi+544 (Vol. I) / [2]+555. Illustrated with numerous impressive full-page copper engravings depicting antiquities of Greece, artifacts, military tactics, ships etc. Impressive decorated full leather bound; 5 nerves spine, with gilt ornaments and 2 red morocco labels with gilt title; large gilt coat of arms of Escuola Bedfodiensis on both covers, along with gilt and impressed decoration along edges. Marbled endpapers inside; ex libris stamp on front endpaper on both volumes. Some light browning inside and scattered spotting, otherwise clean and tight. Gilt edges, still bright. John Potter (c. 1674 – 10 October 1747), Archbishop of Canterbury, was skilled in Greek and very interested in classical history. His work Archæologia Græca, originally published in 1697 and 1698, met a remarkable success and reprinted several times almost 2 centuries after the first edition. The book deals with the customs and traditions, political and constitutional history, law, government and administration, art of war, religion etc. of the Greek people. The authorities from which the information is obtained are accurately stated, and the numerous quotations from the poets, with which the work abounds, give a satisfactory explanation of the phrases and customs they are intended to illustrate. Fine edition of one of the most influential English studies along Grecian antiquity, adorned with fine copper engravings. Excellent copy.