Lot 00109 |
Tancoigne J.: Voyage a Smyrne,dans l Archipel et l ile de Candie en 1811, 1812, 1813 et 1814 suivi d une notice sur Pera. Paris 1817
First edition. In 12mo 15 x 9 cm, two volumes in one, contemporary leather over boards, interior fine. Complete: half title, title, 176 p., 150 p., and two large copper-engraved folded plates, as called for. A very good plus copy.
Tancoigne made three trips to Constantinople and Smyrna. He also spent three years in Crete as a French consul. His work is especially valuable for Crete, which was visited by very few travelers at that time.
References: Atabey 1192, Blackmer 1628