Description
4to, pp. [iv], xxxv, [i], 110, [ii], 16, [ii], 248. Contemporary red straight-grained morocco, boards bordered with a triple gilt rule enclosing a frame with arch corners and sides interrupted by swirl and arch tools surrounding a sunburst, spine divided by double raised bands between gilt rules and enclosing black dyed stripes with gilt rolls, second compartment gilt-lettered direct, green endpapers, edges gilt. One leaf (p1, final sequence) with an old paper flaw repaired early on, one or two other torn corners. Extremities the merest touch rubbed, a few small marks. Modern bookplate to front pastedown, armorial bookplate of Sir Joseph Vardin, Bart. to verso of flyleaf, pencil note to facing binder’s blank attributing the binding to Bradel.
