ANSTED Davis Thomas, “The Ionian Islands in the year 1863”, London, Wm. H. Allen & Co., 1863. 8vo, pp.xi,480,[1]. COMPLETE including a frontispiece, 4 maps & illustrations in text. A research along the geography and geology of the Ionian Islands conducted just one year before the unification with Greece, by the English geologist D. T. Ansted. Despite the author’s scientific background, the current work provides rich information about the islands people, archaeology, architecture and local customs. Modern half leather. Bumped corners and wear mainly along the upper edge of the front board. Interior in fine condition, a small tear on the Zante’s map and on upper edge of the frontispiece. A rare work on Ionian Islands history. Blackmer 35.