LES GUIDES BLEUS: GREECE. The Classic Guides.

small thick blue & white hardbound 8vo. (12mo? 4.5" x 7"). near fine cond. dustwrapper in protective plastic cover. binding square & tight. two small scratches on front cover, othw. covers clean. edges clean but a little aged looking. small erasure spot on front flyleaf, othw. contents free of all markings. dustwr. fine cond., not worn or torn or price clipped. first american edition so stated. first printing ( nap). full color endpaper maps. 973p. 16 b&w route maps. alphabetical guide. glossary. guide to greek mythology. index of useful information. useful words and phrases. the islands. Classic Guide to Greece ~LES GUIDES BLEUS The ultimate touring guides for the discerning and intellectually curious traveler ~ Le Guide Bleu Greece features: Introductory essays by eminent scholars on Greek civilization. An easy to use A to Z guide to towns and cities with text that illuminates the Greek contributions to art, literature, architecture, science, religion, and philosophy. Detailed itineraries and route maps highlighting towns and sites along the way. Places, monuments, and sights ranked as ~noteworthy, ~of great interest, ~of exceptional interest. Practical information about entry requirements, climate, transportation, customs, traditions, and daily life in Greece. Listings of hotels and restaurants and other useful information. A glossary and guide to Greek mythology. 67 regional and city maps.~"Published in France by Hachette LES GUIDES BLEUS have been considered the ultimate touring guides for the discerning and intellectually curious traveler since they first appeared in the mid~19th century. This new English translation of the series' Greece guide will prove both a great companion for the journey and an invaluable permanent reference.".…