Description
FIRST EDITION, 2 vols. bound as 1 (continuously paginated), 4to, pp. lii, 208, [4] + 2 engraved title-pages and 50 plates. Contemporary straight-grained red morocco, boards bordered with gilt rules and elaborate cornerpieces, spine divided by 5 raised bands, second compartment gilt-lettered direct, the rest with gilt borders, edges gilt, blue endpapers. A little spotting and light offsetting from plates. Spine sunned, extremities rubbed, hinges cracking but strong.