Description
8vo, pp. [2, engraved title-page], 336, [345]-376, 385-424, [433]-496, 505-552 + 12 plates (of 24). Lacking the final gathering of the September issue, the repeated gathering ‘3O’ in the November issue, and 12 of the 24 plates listed by Matyas. Bound from parts (stab holes visible) in contemporary quarter sprinkled calf, marbled boards, spine divided by raised bands, red morocco label. Engraved title-page and several leaves printed slightly askew and consequently trimmed at fore-edge with loss of a couple of characters, top inner corner of one leaf torn away causing loss to 3 lines of text, one or two other lesser paper flaws, some spotting and staining. Rubbed, spine creased, extremities a touch worn. Ownership inscription of J. Chaplin to title-page, a few pen trials elsewhere.