Narrative of a Journey from Constantinople to England.

£1,250 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

Walsh served in Constantinople from 1820 to 1824 as chaplain to the British Embassy. This work describes his return to England, dealing almost exclusively with eastern lands. 'The first edition is very scarce' (Koç). Second edition; 8vo, xii, 446pp., 2 folding maps (1 large with tear at fold), 5 lithograph pates, 3 facsimiles (1 folding), contemporary half calf gilt, neatly rebacked, red morocco label, a very good copy. Atabey 1313; Blackmer 1764; Koç I, 264.

• Binding: Hardcover

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