Prokesch-Osten,A.V.
History of the secession of the Greeks from the Turkish Empi…

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Prokesch-Osten,A.V. History of the secession of the Greeks from the Turkish Empire in 1821 and the foundation of the Hellenic Kingdom from a diplomatic point of view. 5 vols. (of 6). Vienna, Gerold, 1867. gr-8. with 1 border col. lith. Map. Original paperback, uncut; covers damaged and soiled, some foxing. - Without vol. 5 (of which only the cover is present). - ÖBL VIII, 301. first edition.

2006

Prokesch-Osten,A.V.

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