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[Atlas Ancient Greece] Barthélemy, Jean-J. : Record of geographical maps, plans, views and medals of ancient Greece, recollections of the voyage of young Anacharsis; precedes an analysis critique of the papers A Paris, Chez De Bure 1790
In-4°, mm. 245x195, pp. XXXII, 31 plates. Complete. Contemporary half-leather binding, gold titles and decorations on the spine (with defects and old restoration). Slight foxing on the leaves.
Geographical atlas of the most famous work of the French writer Jean-Jacques Barthelemy "Voyage de jeune Anarcharsis en Grece". Third edition printed in Paris in 1790. Imaginary journey in ancient Greece with 31 plates outside the text depicting maps, the most memorable places (Thermopylae and others) and its surroundings (Black Sea and others), many of which are foldable.
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