[Απαγωγή Δουκίσσης της Πλακεντίας] ABOUT Edmond, "Le Roi des Montagnes / cinquieme edition", Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1861. Small 8vo, pp.301, [3]. A fairly early work by the prolific French artist and illustrator, based on the kidnapping of the Duchesse de Plaisance (Δούκισσα της Πλακεντίας) by the local brigand Bibisis (Μπίμπισης). In this famous tale, the author parodies, uniquely, the romantic myth of Greek lads, the warrior-bandit, the hero of the Greek revolution, describing the reality he found in Greece in 1854, a reality which consisted of ruins, poverty and great social contradictions. This work of About was initially considered extremely non-Greek. Contemporary half leather binding (spine and corners). Title and decoration in gilt on nerved spine, minor external wear.occasional lightspotting inside, very good condition overall.