The Near East; Dalmatia, Greece and Constantinople
New York: The Century Co., 1913. First edition. Hardcover. Large 8vo. [6], vii-x, [2], 5-268, [2] pp. Blue publisher's cloth with bright gilt and green decorations on the front board and spine; top edge gilt. Title page with a large decorative border. Illustrated with 50 full-page illustrations by Jules Guérin, some based on paintings done by him, others are black and white photographs. Tissue guards printed in red. Hichens describes the Acropolis, the island of Aegina, landmarks in what is now Istanbul, and views of the Croatian region of Dalmatia. The plates and photographs capture life in these places, and are simply stunning. Near Fine. Item #000011947
A contemporary bookplate and a date stamp of Nov 10 1915 on the front pastedown, else a beautiful copy.
Price: $250.00