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Macon (France): Protat Freres. Very Good+. 1866. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. xlv, 451 ; xv, 618 pages; Two volume set in a handsome contemporary binding: Plum-brown morocco spines over rose & black pattern printed paper covered boards, marbled endpapers. Minor bumping to the lower corners, a few minor abrasions to the rear gutters of the spines, but a fresh and nice looking binding from the time of publication of this two volume set, a significant contribution to mediaeval history; (the account of the Bishops goes up to the beginning of the 19th century). Published 1866, 1867. With full page lithographic frontispieces to each volume, and a large folding map (in excellent condition, with no tears or damage at the folds). Originally published in printed wrappers. This set was bound with an owner's idenification in gilt at the foot of each spine: "H. Dor." Suggestions of the identity of this owner gratefully received. Fairly scarce, even institutionally.… Read More

Washington: Dumbarton Oaks. Near Fine. 2004. Hardcover. Dumbarton Oaks Papers, 57; 308 pages; Contents clean and tight in original green cloth binding, former owner's name on ffep. Contents include: KITZINGER, 1912-2003; SPIESER: Introduction; BARKER: Late Byzantine Thessalonike - A Second City's Challenges and Responses (Appendix 1: Late Byzantine Thessalonike: Chronological Highlights and Appendix 2: Interpretations of the Zealots); BAKIRTZIS: The Urban Continuity and Size of Late Byzantine Thessalonike; CURCIC: The Role of Late Byzantine Thessalonike in Church Architecture in the Balkans; JACOBY: Foreigners and the Urban Economy in Thessalonike, ca. 1150-ca. 1450; NECIPOGLU: The Aristocracy in Late Byzantine Thessalonike: A Case Study of the City's Archontes (Late 14th and Early 15th Centuries); TINNEFELD: Intellectuals in Late Byzantine Thessalonike; MORRISSON: The Emperor, the Saint, and the City: Coinage and Money in Thessalonike from the Thirteenth to the Fifteenth… Read More