Damer, Hon. Mrs G.L. Dawson
Diary of a Tour in Greece, Turkey, Egypt and the Holy Land
£2,142
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 28 September 2022 from 10:00 BST
Description
London: H. Colburn, 1841. First edition, 2 volumes, 8vo, presentation copy to Blanche Horatia Damer 'the first copy of the Journal from her affectionate mother Mary [?J] Damer' with a letter from Blanche Damer tipped in at beginning, 13 lithographed plates, contemporary green calf, lettered 'Blanche Horatia' on upper boards, spines gilt, plates discoloured as usual, one board detached
Footnote
Provenance: From the library of the late William St Clair, FBA, FRSL.