Lot 06523

HOWE Samuel Gridley, “An historical sketch of the Greek Revolution”, White, Gallaher & White, New York 1828. dim.12.5x21cm, pp.xxxvi + 452. Folding map at front. Contemporary half leather. Faults on map & minor foxing, otherwise very fine. In 1824, shortly after Howe was certified to practice medicine, he became fired by enthusiasm for the Greek Revolution and the example of his idol Lord Byron and joined the Greek army as a surgeon. ΣΥΝΕΧΙΖΕΤΑΙ