THE TOPOGRAPHY OF TROY, AND ITS VICINITY
(COLOR PLATES - ARCHITECTURE, ANCIENT GREEK WORLD). GELL, WILLIAM
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440 x 275 mm. (17 3/8 x 10 7/8"). 2 p.l., 124 pp. Contemporary calf, covers framed by blind cresting palmette roll and gilt rules, gilt palmette cornerpieces, neatly rebacked to style, raised bands, spine panels decorated with blind rolls, gilt titling, new endpapers, marbled edges. HAND COLORED THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING 12 AQUATINT VIGNETTE HEADPIECES (one of these uncolored) AND 43 ILLUSTRATIONS ON 28 PLATES (14 of these etchings, 29 aquatints, three folding) PLUS TWO ENGRAVED MAPS. Abbey Travel 399; Blackmer 660. â Leather worn away at corners, long, thin scratch on back cover, short tear to head of one plate (touching only frame and sky), three quires and one map a little foxed, occasional light offsetting to text leaves adjacent to plates, but still quite an excellent copy--the binding solid and not unattractive, and clean and fresh internally, WITH BRIGHT, PLEASING PLATES. This impressive debut work by classical archaeologist William Gell has long been considered the most beautiful book on Troy. It elicited praise from no less a philhellene than Lord Byron, who Abbey notes included this couplet in "English Bards and Scotch Reviewers": "Of Dardan tours let dilettanti tell / I leave topography to classic Gell." Soon after receiving his B.A. in 1798 from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, Gell (1777-1836) travelled to the eastern Mediterranean, where he explored the Troad region in northwest Asia Minor, believed to be the location of the ancient city of Troy. He eventually settled on Burnabashi as the likely site of the Trojan War, and proceeded to produce the sketches and maps that populate this work. He employed the emerging technology of the camera lucida (which would be patented by English chemist William Hyde Wollaston in 1806) as a sketching aid; the device uses mirrors to superimpose the scene to be sketched on the drawing surface, consequently improving accuracy. The resulting views are more like panoramic photographs than the topographical engravings familiar from Merian and other earlier works. The views are broad and sweeping, often with mountains or sea in the distance, and perhaps a traveller, shepherd, or cranky camel in the foreground. According to DNB, "Gell represented the culmination of the literary topographical tradition. Written when Greece and even Italy were comparatively little known to English travellers and classical students, his works were for some time regarded as standard treatises, and much of the information they contain is still of value.". Seller Inventory # ST17496-006
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Title: THE TOPOGRAPHY OF TROY, AND ITS VICINITY
Publisher: Printed by C. Whittingham for T. N. Longman and O. Rees, London
Publication Date: 1804
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Gell's Topography of Troy and its Vicinity. An uncommon original article from The Edinburgh Review, 1805.
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The topography of Troy, and its vicinity : illustrated and explained by drawings and descriptions . / by W. Gell, Esq. . 1804 [Leather Bound]
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LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 198. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1804 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 198. Seller Inventory # LB100156617554
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The topography of Troy, and its vicinity : illustrated and explained by drawings and descriptions . / by W. Gell, Esq. . 1804 [Leather Bound]
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1804. 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: - English, Vol: - , Pages: - 198, Print on Demand. 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. 198. Seller Inventory # LB1111017363844
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The topography of Troy, and its vicinity : illustrated and explained by drawings and descriptions . 1804 [Leather Bound]
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1804. 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: - English, Vol: - , Pages: - 199, Print on Demand. 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. 199. Seller Inventory # LB1111016999830
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The Topography Of Troy And Its Vicinity; Illustrated And Explained By Drawing And Descriptions. Dedicated By Permission, To Her Grace The Duchess Of Devonshire
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Hardcover. First edition. 124 pages. Folio, 43.5 x 27.5 cm. Hand-colored engraved vignette on title-page, 31 engraved and aquatint plates on 30 sheets, 3 of which folding, and 14 mostly hand-colored vignettes, numbered 1-45. One of "the most beautiful book on Troy ever published" (Lascarides). Gell's pioneer work placed the ancient city of Troy at Bounarbashi -- just three miles south of the currently accepted site of Troy at Hisarlik. Gell, known for his rapid sketching ability, used a camera lucida to produce in very short time extremely accurate sketches of landscapes and scenes that faithfully convey the Greek landscape. Schliemann, an amateur archaeologist was at first skeptical about the identification of Hissarlik with Troy but was persuaded by Calvert In 1870, Schliemann began digging at Hissarlik, and by 1873 had discovered nine buried cities. Provenance: contemporary inscription on front flyleaf verso of a later Lord Byron footnote from his 1809 poem "English Bards and Scotch Reviewers". ABBEY TRAVEL. 399; ATABEY. 483; BLACKMER. 660. LASCARDES., The Search for Troy 81. Some offsetting of plates to text. Text and plates clean and bright. Half tan modern antique niger, original marbled sides, spine gilt with morocco lettering-piece gilt, bound by W. Forth with contemporary binders' ticket. Near fine. Seller Inventory # 23974
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The Topography of Troy, and Its Vicinity; Illustrated and Explained by Drawings and Descriptions
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Folio, contemporary or slightly later half vellum and blue paper over boards, gilt-stamped black title label and black collector's label with gilt crown above intertwined X and S at spine. Title page with hand-colored vignette, [i, verso blank], [1]-17, [18 blank]-124 pp., 28 hand-coloured plates, of which 9 are etchings and 19 aquatints (three of the latter large fold-outs), 2 hand-colored maps, 1 hand-colored etching on title-page,11 hand-colored etchings in the text, 1 uncolored aquatint in text. Archaeologist William Gell's marvelous volume of hand-colored etchings and aquatints depicting "that part of the Troad, which is more particularly connected with the Iliad of Homer." The introduction includes Gell's account of his journey, and is followed by the plates and maps, each of which is accompanied by descriptive text. "A classical scholar of some repute, educated at Jesus College, Cambridge, and widely traveled in Greece and Asia Minor, Gell became with his many publications the leading topographer of classical lands before the arrival of William Martin Leake.Gell visited the Troad between December 2 and December 7, 1801 on his first trip to Greece, in the company of Edward Dodwell (1767-1832) and a certain Mr. Atkins. He used with consummate skill a camera lucida to produce in a very short time extremely accurate sketches. The production of this handsome folio with its forty-five plates was meant to supply accurate illustrations of the scenery covering the whole region of the, so far, purely literary dispute on Troy. It was giving irrefutable material to scholars 'without encountering the difficulties of a tedious voyage'.Gell spent five days in the area and the result was certainly the most beautiful book on Troy ever published."-Lascarides. REFERENCES: Abbey Travel 399. Lascarides, The Search For Troy, 81. CONDITION: Good, early clipped bookseller's description affixed to upper cover, short tear in vellum at upper right edge of spine, edges worn, lower fore-corners bumped, small and faint library blind-stamp in upper right margin of title page and one other leaf, old ink accession number at foot of dedication page, light stain apparently where pocket was removed on rear paste-down, plates with some offsetting from text. Seller Inventory # 3583
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Topography of Troy, and Its Vicinity Illustrated and Explained by Drawings and Descriptions. Dedicated by Permission, to her Grace The Duchess of Devonshire.
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"Certainly the Most Beautiful Book on Troy Ever Published" GELL, W[illiam]. The Topography of Troy, and Its Vicinity; Illustrated and Explained by Drawings and Descriptions. Dedicated by Permission, to her Grace The Duchess of Devonshire. London: C. Whittingham, for T.N. Longman and O. Rees, 1804. First edition. Folio. [iv], 124 pp. Uncut in contemporary marbled boards, rebacked and recornered. (Measures 17 1/4 inches x 10 3/4 inches). With red morocco spine label. With twenty-eight plates and illustrations, including colored vignette-etching on title-page, nine colored etchings, nineteen colored aquatints (some folding), one uncolored aquatint, and the heads of eleven pages (see Abbey). One page with inner margin tape repair, minor toning throughout. Fine. Rare. "Gell visited the Troad between December 2 and December 7, 1801 on his first trip to Greece, in the company of Edward Dodwell (1767-1832) and a certain Mr. Atkins. He used with consummate skill a camera lucida to produce in a very short time extremely accurate sketches. The production of this handsome folio with its forty-five plates was meant to supply accurate illustrations of the scenery covering the whole region of the, so far, purely literary dispute on Troy. Gell adhered strictly to the Bunarbashi theory. Bryon disliked him and made scathing remarks on 'rapid' Gell in the fifth edition of English Bards and Scoth Reviewers, saying in a note: 'Rapid indeed! He topographized and typographized King Priam's dominions in three days.' In fact Gell spent five days in the area and the result was certainly the most beautiful book on Troy ever published. It is dedicated to the Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806), the 'Beautiful Georgiana,' wife of the fifth Duke, who was pleased '.to express.an interest highly gratifying' on matters concerning Troy. The interest in topography of that region was still as intense in 1804 as it had been in 1791. 'The controversy on the subject of Troy, which had long employed the ingenuity and abilities of some of the most learned men in Europe, imparted new charms and increasing interest, to the contemplation of scenes already made sufficiently engaging, the writings of the poet and historian.' Lilly. The illustrations in this work were made with the use of the Camera Lucida. The process and term was first described by Robert Hooke (1635-1703), where a picture of anything might be reflected by use of a mirror through a convex lens and a hole onto a white background. William Hyde Wollaston, introduced in 1807, a somewhat unrelated device of the same name, commonly used to draw with. This device must have been similar to that which Gell used on his work. "A classical scholar of some repute, educated at Jesus College, Cambridge, and widely traveled in Greece and Asia Minor, Gell became, with his many publications, the leading topographer of classical lands before the arrival of William Martin Leake. Sent on a mission to the Ionian Islands, he was knighted in 1803, went out to Greece for a second, extensive tour in 1804-1806, and was elected a member of the Society of Dilettanti in 1807. He was an entertaining man with a relish for the company of eminent person. Thus he became Chamberlain to Queen Caroline in 1814, and was involved in giving evidence at her notorious trial in 1820. The last years of his life were spent in Italy." Abbey, Travel, 399. Blackmer Sale 616 (brought $6,250 Oct. 1989). Blackmer Library 660. Gernsheim, The History of Photography. Lilly Library, The Search for Troy, 81. HBS 66791. $7,500. Seller Inventory # 66791
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