A NEW HISTORY OF THE GRECIAN STATES, from their earliest…

A NEW HISTORY OF THE GRECIAN STATES, from their earliest Period to the Extinction by the Ottomans. Containing an account of their most memorable sieges and battles; and the character and exploits of their most celebrated heroes, orators, and philosophers. Embellished with copper-plate cuts. Designed for the use of young ladies and gentlemen.

London: E. Newbery, 1786. [viii], 132, [4] pages. 6 full-page plates. Original quarter green vellum over marbled boards. 142 x 95 mm. First edition. Ownership name on endpaper; boards rubbed and corners worn; paper flaw to the margin of pages 113/114 resulting in a small hole, but without loss of text; paper label lost from spine; else a very good copy. Roscoe J261(1).

Book ID: 16155
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