Description
FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, 8vo, pp. xii, 478, [2, ads] + 1 engraved plate. Contemporary half russia, marbled boards, spine divided by gilt rolls, second compartment gilt-lettered direct, the rest with central gilt tools. Lightly toned throughout. Boards rubbed, corners a touch worn, front joint just cracking slightly but strong. Small bookseller’s ticket (I.M. Richardson, Cornhill) to front pastedown.