Lot 08284

COMSTOCK John, “History of the Greek Revolution: Compiled from Official Documents of the Greek Government, Sketches of the War in Greece by Philip James Green … and Other Authentic Sources“, New York, William W. Reed & Co, 1828.

FIRST EDITION including 2 folding engraved plates of the Fall of Missologhi & the Battle of Navarino, lacking the map (as usual & like the Blackmer’s copy).

A rare copy including analytical overview of the Greek War of Independence incidents, accounts of the campaigns & battles, sketches of the main Greek War personalities, and also brief accounts along the Greek situation, population & resources.

Contemporary full leather, rubbed and worn along edges and joints. Interior with spotting throughout.

Blackmer 953, Droulia 1529