Lot 08114

“Les Antiquites D Athenes”, Paris, Firmin didot, Volume I: 1808, Volume II: 1812. 2 volumes (of 4). Folio, complete with 36 full page plates on Vol.I & 49 plates on Vol.II, presenting magnificent views of Athenian antiquities. Stuart and Revett’s visit to Athens was made in 1751 at the instigation of the Society of Dilettanti. Stuart was responsible for the measured drawings, Revett for the topographical views. Their work is considered as the first accurate survey of the classical buildings of Athens, through the influence of which the Greek style was established in English architecture. The current 2 volumes present accurately the Athenian architecture and the monuments of Acropolis. Uniform period binding (red thick cartons). Edge-wear & occasional spotting. Blackmer 1617.