TURKEY. NEAR EAST. - Lot 38

TURKEY. NEAR EAST. WOODS (H. Charles). The Danger zone of Europe. Changes and problems in the Near East. London, T. Fisher Unwin, 1911. Fort In-8. 328 pp, XV-87 pp. (author's catalog and ed.). Publisher's red percaline, smooth spine, gilt title, gilt iron of a soldier on upper board. Very rare. Includes numerous illustrations and three maps, including a fold-out map of the Near East. Letter from the author dated "august 8th 1911" to Victor Bérard (1864-1931) hellenist, director of studies at the École des hautes études for ancient geography; Senator for the Jura (1920-1931); and General Secretary in charge of articles on foreign policy at the "Revue de Paris" (1904-1911). Minor defects, but a good copy.