Lot 08232

[Collectif] LES GRECS A TOUTES LES EPOQUES, Depuis les Temps les Plus Reculés Jusqu’à l’Affaire de Marathon en 1870, par un Ancient Diplomate en Orient. Paris: E. Dentu, 1870. In big 8vo, p. 436. Α comprehensive guide to Greek history from ancient Greece to the assassination of English and Italian travelers at Dilesi Marathon in 1870, which’s damaged the country’s international prestige and had a serious impact on diplomatic relations between Greece, England and Italy. Half leather bound of the period, title in gilt on spine, marbled carton boards, medium wear. Marbled endpapers, near fine interior, spotted page edges, handwritten owner’s signature (ink) on title page. Very good copy.