PRESENTATION COPY, with inscription in Greek to Lord Houghton, 8vo (228 x 143mm.), 21 engraved plates (3 folding), and 8 plans (3 folding), 4 coloured plates, 12pp advertisements at end dated December 1877, original brown cloth gilt, minor spotting, slightly rubbed

Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton (1809-1885); Robert, Marquess of Crewe (1858-1945), armorial bookplate; his daughter Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe

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."

Mycenae and Tiryns were the two greatest cities of the Mycenaean civilization (15th to the 12th century B.C.). The cities played a pivotal vital role in the development of classical Greek culture.