Lot 00146 |
J. LOCKHART: Attica and Athens, an inquiry into the civil,moral,and religious institutions of the inhabitants….and the topography of ancient Attica and Athens.London 1842
First edition in English of one of the earliest accurate topographical descriptions of Athens and Attica. In 8vo 23 x 14 cm, contemporary cloth rebacked. Text clean and bright. Complete: [8], 194 p., one map and one plan, as called for.
Ownership manuscript inscription of William St Clair (leading Hellenistic scholar) with his note on front pastedown: “State of Athens in 1820, at the eve of the Revolution.” Overall in very good condition and with fine provenance.
A rare account of
Athens topography from the private library of
William St Clair, who studied extensively the history and topography of
Athens, especially the history of the Parthenon marbles.