"The near East" published in 1913 by Century & co.. Travels are covered in six chapters --- Picturesque Dalmatia, In and Near Athens, The Environs of Athens, Delphi and Olympia, In Constantinople and Stramboul, the City of Mosques. Hichens' graphic and encompassing text is complemented by Jules Guerin's delicate paintings, plus b/w photos. Colour frontispiece with tissue guard, 17 other colour plates by Jules Guerin, 32 b/w photographic plates, all with captioned tissue guards. Original blue cloth binding, bevelled boards, gilt lettering to spine, ornate gilt and gold decoration to spine and front board. Book in very good bright condition inside, no foxing, very clean. Externally some discoloration to boards and spine. Some shelfwear-see photos as part of description. Rarity.