Lot 08045

HANSON Charles Henry,“The Land of Greece described and illustrated”, London, Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1886. In 8vo, p. viii+400. With Illustrated title page, 43 full page plates & 3 double-page coloured maps of Greece. Original illustrated covers with edges in gilt.

Hanson, with this book, provided a very analytical description of Greece, just after the incorporation of Thessaly. Although his goal was to provide the early tourists with a detailed guide, his description blends successfully some historical details with the contemporary description of the land, before the end of 19th century. His route starts from Thessaly, then to the Ionian Islands, before continuing in the mainland Greece, Athens and finally Peloponnesus.

Light edge-wear, bumped corners, dull back cover (humidity stain?); occasional spotting inside, mainly on first & last leaves. Contominas 318. Scarce and Good copy