FIRST EDITION, 8vo (214 x 130mm.), engraved folding map, 3 plans, 3 plates and head-pieces, contemporary speckled calf gilt, scattered spotting and offsetting, lacking list of plates (leaf X2), rebacked to style

William Harrison, bookplate

Atabey 81; Blackmer 103

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Beaufort, the celebrated hydrographer, was sent by the Admiralty on this coastal survey of the south coast of Turkey (the first of the area) which was brought to an end by a Turkish attack in 1812 during which Beaufort was badly wounded. He identified 60 sites on the coast with ancient cities and this narrative spawned several archaeological expeditions for further exploration in Asia Minor purely on the strength of his descriptions.