First USA edition. 308pp, monochrome plate frontispiece and further monochome plate illustrations. In brick red cloth-covered boards with gilt titles front and spine. 8vo. Covers are worn, rubbed and rounded at corners and spine ends, marked and soiled, titles faded. Text block edges toned. Mild toning on endpapers with some faint and occasional spotting throughout. Charming bookplate on the front paste down, containing a 'book owner's prayer'.
