A scholarly reprint of the original 1824 publication. vi, 512pp, with reproductions of the original engraved plate illustrations. Purple cloth-covered boards, blind stamped titles on upper panel, gilt stamped lettering on black relief on spine. 8vo. Cloth is a little worn, gently pushed at corners and spine ends, and quite heavy sunned and dull over spine. Upper text block edge dust spotted. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight.