Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
US$ 23.13
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an overview of the topography of Athens and the history of its monuments, geared toward the general reader and traveler seeking to better understand the city's significance. The author draws on archaeological discoveries and literary sources to paint a vivid picture of Athens's past, from the mythical era of its founding through the height of its power as a maritime empire, to its present standing as a modern metropolis. Along the way, the book delves into the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Temple of Zeus, providing detailed descriptions and historical context. The reader is invited to explore these ancient wonders through the eyes of the author, gaining insights into their construction, symbolism, and the lives of the people who built and inhabited them. By combining historical narrative with vivid descriptions, this book offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of Athens's rich heritage and enduring legacy, making it an invaluable resource for travelers and enthusiasts alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Published by Plon, 1876
Seller: LIBRAIRIE GIL-ARTGIL SARL, RODEZ, France
Paris, E. Plon, 1876. In-12 broché, xx + 336 pages. Avec gravures et dessins de L. Breton d'après des photographies et plan déliant. Ouvrage mis au courant des découvertes les plus récentes. Introduction de M.C. Wescher. Trace de mouillure affectant les dernières pages et le dos. Rousseurs éparses.
Hardcover. Halbleder, 336 Seiten. Kleinoktavformat (ca. 17,5 x 11,8 cm). Einbanddeckel etwas berieben und an den Ecken bestoßen. Erste Seiten im Buch im oberen Bereich mit größerem Fleck, sonst wohlerhaltener Band. Altersentsprechend guter Zustand. Französische Sprache. Mit einer montierten ausfaltbaren Karte im Band. Gewicht: 510.
Gebunden. Condition: New.
Hardcover (Quarter Leather). Condition: Good Condition. First Edition. Wear at corners, hinges rubbed, but sound. Silk endpapers stained, old institutional bookplate to front endpaper, mild wear and foxing, generally clean internally. Attractively illustrated with plates and a folding plan of Athens. Size: Octavo (8vo). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Archaeology; Inventory No: 046180.
Language: French
Published by Henri PLON, Paris, 1869
Seller: Librairie RAIMOND, Dourges, France
Couverture rigide. Condition: Bon. Topographie d'Athènes d'après le colonel Leake ouvrage traduit de l'anglais et mis au courant des découvertes les plus récentes par Phocion Roque,chargé d'affaires de Grèce à Paris précédé d'une lettre à l'éditeur par C.Wescher illustré d'une carte dépliante (plan d'Athènes et de ses environs) et de 8 gravures avec serpentes 1869,Paris-édition Henri Plon imprimeur éditeur,In-12 (12 x 18,5 cm),XX et 336 pages Reliure demi-toile marron,dos lisse titré doré,plats en papier jaspé,ex libris Bruno Durand,première de couverture conservée Dédicace de l'auteur contenu du livre: Lettre de M.Carle Wescher à l'Editeur - Observations du Traducteur - Mythologie et histoire primitive d'Athènes - TOPOGRAPHIE D'ATHENES : -SECTION Ière : Des Positions et Monuments Existants de l'Ancienne Athènes (Temple de Thésée, Aréopage, Temple de Semnae, Grotte de Pan et Klepsydra, Acropolis-Piédestal d'Agrippa, Propylées, Temple de la Victoire, Plate-forme de l'Acropolis, Parthénon, Des décorations glyptiques du Parthénon, De quelques autres questions relatives au Parthénon, Erechthéïon, Cécropion, Terres cuites, Sur le coût des travaux de Périclès, Théâtre d'Hérode [Odéon de Régilla], Stoa d'Hérode, Mouséïon [colline du Musée], Pnyx, Les deux Atlantes, Gymnase de Ptolémée, Stoa d'Hadrien, Vestibule de la nouvelle Agora, Ancienne Agora, Horloge d'Andronicos, Prytanée-Rue des Trépieds [Monument de Lysicrate], Odéon de Périclès, Théâtre de Bacchus, Ancien Odéon, Arc d'Hadrien, Olympiéïon [temple de Jupiter Olympien], Ennéacrounos, L'Ilissos et l'Eridan, Le Stade, Temple des Muses Ilissiades, Mont Anchesmos [Lycabettos]) -SECTION II : Dèmes, Divisions et Porte d'Athènes-Les Céraméens, Dioméïa, Cydathenaeum, Erétria, Hermae-Porte Dipylon, Porte du Pirée (Dimensions et population d'Athènes et de l'Attique, Académie, Les Longs Murs, Athènes maritime et ses divisions-Led Pirée, Munychie, Phalère, Fortifications, etc, Salamine, Bataille de Salamine) -SECTION III : Géographie de l'Attique-Ses divisions naturelles-Principales montagnes,plaines,rivières-Divisions politiques,tribus,districts,dèmes,etc. (Décélie, Acharnes, Chassia, Phylé, Alopèce, Sphettos, Nymphaeon, Prospalta, Thoricos, Montagne de Laurion, Sounion, Héphaestia, Athmone, Képhisia, Marathon, Fontaine, Macaria, Etables d'Artapherme, Héracléïon, Tombeau des Athéniens, Probalinthos,Bataille de Marathon, Rhamnonte, Monastère de Daphni, Temple de Vénus, Voie Sacrée, Tombeau de Straton, Thria, Eleusis, Oenoé, Pythion, Mélaenae) RENSEIGNEMENTS : Cours des Monnaies, Hôtels, Voitures de remise, Chevaux de selle, etc. Etat: reliure solide,papier bien blanc,pas de rousseurs,remarquable état pour ce livre rare! poids 350g.
Published by Paris, Plon et Cie 19, XX-336 pp., un plan, 4 ill. h.t., dos cassé, qq. rousseurs., 1876
Seller: Au Vieux Quartier, NAMUR, B, Belgium
La première édition (1869) avait pour titre: Topographie d'Athènes.
Published by Paris, 1869
Seller: librairie ESKAL, Douarnenez, France
Henri Plon. In-12, XX-336pp, reliure pleine toile, dos lisse titré, deux plats de la couverture éditeur conservés - complet de sa carte dépliante + complet de ses huit gravures HT - qq traces d'usure et traces de décoloration de la toile, cependant reliure solide, accidents avec qq manques aux deux plats de la couverture, intérieur qq peu jauni, une entaille à la charnière de la carte, sinon agréable exemplaire, voir photos jointes.
Published by Paris, Henri Plon, 1869. In-12, demi-reliure cuir, carte., 1869
Notes d'un lecteur étrangement préservées de la rognure. [9912].
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1869 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 401 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 401.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1869 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 405 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 405 Language: French.
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 380.
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. Language: French. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1869. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Pages: - 404, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 404 404.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. Language: French. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1869. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Pages: - 405, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 405 405.
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 400.
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1876. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Pages:- 402, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 402 402.