Also of a Visit to Azani, and Other Newly Discovered Ruins in Asia Minor, in the Years 1829-30.

By Keppel, George

London: Henry Colburn, 1831. First edition. 2 volumes, 8vo. – 22.2 cm, [xvi], 463; [xi], 465pp., Appendix; Index, half-title present in Volumes I & II., hand-coloured frontispiece, 3 engraved maps and plans, 2 fold-outs. Contemporary half-calf and marbled boards, spine with five raised bands, black and burgundy morocco spine labels with bright gilt titles, Vol. II black spine label with lower corner chipped, otherwise an excellent complete set of the first edition in Very Good + condition.

Keppel was a former aide to the Marquis of Hastings, the Governor-General of India; this is his second work. The narrative is partially concerned with the Russo-Turkish wars, and partially with the growing awareness that this area is dotted with the remains of Greek civilization. Blackmer 909; Atabey 632; Abbey Travel 207; Weber I, 201.

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