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HOLLAND, HENRY Travels in the Ionian Isles, Albania, Thessaly, Macedonia, &c., during the years 1812 and 1813. London: Longman, Hurst [et al], 1815 FIRST EDITION, 4to (265 x 204mm.), engraved map, 12 engraved plates after drawings by Holland, modern dark red buckram, minor repair to map, library ink and blindstamps, light spotting, shelfmark to foot of spine Henry Holland (1788-1873) travelled in Greece and the Levant in 1812 and 1813, spending two months in Albania as physician to Ali Pasha. The original drawings for many of the plates in the present work are contained in Holland's sketchbook, which will be offered in Sotheby's Travel & Atlas sale (L20401, lot 145), together with other manuscript journals, books and letters from the Holland family (lot 146). LITERATURE:Atabey 589; Blackmer 825; Contominas 333; Weber I, 37Condition ReportCondition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate. We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.