Description
4 vols., 8vo, pp. xvi, 438, [2, ads]; viii, 472; viii, 456; viii, 423, [1, ads]. Contemporary sprinkled calf, spines divided by raised bands between gilt rules, twin black morocco labels, gilt tooling in other compartments, edges sprinkled brown. A little minor spotting. A few light scratches to boards, a couple of tiny abrasions to spines, the merest touch of wear to corners and tiny cracks to foot of two joints but overall a very well-preserved example. Armorial bookplate of Baldwin J.P. Bastard to front pastedowns, with ownership inscription of Philemon P. Bastard dated June 15th 1818 to initial blanks.