Lot 00195 |
ABBOTT: The tale of a Tour in Macedonia. London 1903
First edition, second impression. In 4to (23x16 cm). Publisher’s blue cloth, spine slightly sunned, edges trimmed. Text clean and bright, complete: [4], 343 p., [16]. With many illustrations in the text and one folding map, as called for. Overall in very good condition.
A detailed tour in Macedonia at the peak of the Macedonian Struggle. Abbott visited extensively eastern Macedonia notably the areas of Serres, Kavala, and Petritsi strongly disputed at the time between Greeks and Bulgarians. His account is comprehensive and analytical, offering valuable information on the people, cities, monuments, and economic conditions of the region.