Lares and Penates;

First Edition. Barker gathered the materials for this detailed history during his lengthy residence at Tarsus in the consular service from 1838. It includes an interesting description of some household gods of the ancient Cilicians which Barker himself discovered and brought back to England.

8vo. Contemporary full calf, blue label, extra decoration to spine gilt, raised bands, double line rule to boards gilt, all edges marbled. Frontispiece, folding map and numerous woodcut illustrations. Contemporary gift inscription to front blank, slight fading to spine, else a fine copy.