DOUIN Georges, “NAVARIN (6 Juillet – 20 Octobre 1827)”, Le Caire, 1927. Limited edition to 400 copies, including 21 plates, 4 plans (one double-page and 3 folding) and a folding diagram.

RARE COPY possibly dedicated to Dimitrios Caclamanos (Δημήτριος Κακλαμάνος) and printed especially for the occasion of the “Navarino Centenary and Greek War of Independence commemorative exhibition” including:

a leaflet “Navarino Centenary Commemoration Dinner / London / 1927” the invitation for the dinner printed on thick carton with edges in gilt two 1927 Christmas cards cards with a reproduction of Theophilus Lee painting of the Battle of Navarino and a portrait of the Duke of Clarence, addressed to “monsieur Caclamanos” from Sir Alfred Codrington and Sir Trevor Dawson with “Admiralty Whitehall” relief stamps

[BOUND TOGETHER]

“The Navarino Centenary and Greek War of Independence commemorative exhibition, to be held at the Greek Legation, from 21st October to 11th November 1927: Catalogue”, pp. 16.

Bound in contemporary calf with title in gilt on spine, blue covers with “double-headed eagle” emblem in gilt on front board, all edges gilt. External extensive rubbing along extremities and joints, the first two blanc sheets detached.