Description
FIRST EDITION, 4to, pp. [iv], 478, [12] + frontispiece and 11 plates (including 2 large folding maps). Plate III bound out of order. Contemporary tree calf, spine divided by raised bands between gilt rules and flat black-dyed bands, green morocco label, edges sponge-marbled red. Some foxing and light soiling, small wormtrail to bottom margin of first 100 pages, one folding plate with handling tears to folds. A little rubbed and scratched, joints and front hinge cracking, spine creased and slightly worn at head. Inscription ‘Bemersyde’ to recto of frontipiece.