Pococke Richard, "Beschreibung

des Morgenlandes und einiger anderer Länder, aus dem Englischen übersetzet durch Christian Ernst von Windheim”, Erlangen, Verlag des Stiftshauses, 1754-1755. Complete in 3 Volumes. First edition in German. 4to, pp.457+374+428. Richly illustrated with 3 engraved title pages and 180 in total copper engraved numbered plates, including maps of Greece, Cyprus, Crete, Turkey, Holy Land, etc.. Pococke has travelled in the Levant for 3 years, publishing one of the most influential and important travel accounts along Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt & Palestine. Most of the plates are after Pococke drawings, many drawn on spot. Full leather, paneled gilt boards, spines with raised bands and decorations in gilt. Bumped corners, wear along spine edges, interior in Excellent condition. Contominas 564, Zacharakis 1743-1745, 1747-1749, Blackmer 1323 & Atabey 965 (the edition in English)