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Lot 00136 |

J. FERDINARD FENGER: Om det nygraeske Folk og Sprog ,erindringer fra en Reise i Graekenland i aaret 1831. Kjobenhabn (Copenhagen) 1832 First edition of a Danish travel account in Greece. In 8vo 20 x 13 cm, original publisher’s hardcovers. Some spotting and foxing throughout. Complete: [8], 151 p. Large uncut copy. Manuscript ownership inscription of William St Clair, leading Hellenist. Overall in very good condition and with fine provenance. Ferdinand Fenger (1805–1861), a Danish priest, traveled in Greece in 1831. He focused on the local folklore of the contemporary Greek people, their traditions, customs, and ceremonies. A very early account of contemporary Greek society, providing rare insight into Greece at its very first steps as an independent state. Very rare Danish travel account.




SOLD // €3200.00




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