Lot 75
Dodwell (Edward) A Classical and Topographical Tour through Greece, 2 vol., first edition, 1819.
Estimate: £800 - 1,200
Description
Dodwell (Edward) A Classical and Topographical Tour through Greece, 2 vol., first edition, folding engraved map, 66 engraved plates, of which 2 hand-coloured and 6 double-page, illustrations, bookplate, contemporary calf, vol. 1 with neat repair to upper joint, slight rubbing to corners and extremities, [Atabey 356; Blackmer 492], 4to, 1819.
⁂ Dodwell was one of the most energetic of his generation of travellers. A great collector and archaeologist, he opened numerous tombs and kept much of their content. When he died he had 115 bronzes and over 140 vases.
Description
Dodwell (Edward) A Classical and Topographical Tour through Greece, 2 vol., first edition, folding engraved map, 66 engraved plates, of which 2 hand-coloured and 6 double-page, illustrations, bookplate, contemporary calf, vol. 1 with neat repair to upper joint, slight rubbing to corners and extremities, [Atabey 356; Blackmer 492], 4to, 1819.
⁂ Dodwell was one of the most energetic of his generation of travellers. A great collector and archaeologist, he opened numerous tombs and kept much of their content. When he died he had 115 bronzes and over 140 vases.
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