First edition. 2 vols, 8vo (8.75 in x 5.75 in), pp. xiv, (1), 2-547, (1); xvi, 540, 2 steel engraved frontispiece portraits, 150 illustrations and maps including two folding maps in rear pocket of volume 2, but lacking the folding map in rear pocket of vol 1. Rare publisher's gilt lettered and blind decorated brown full morocco, backs in six compartments, gilt lettered in the second and fourth, blind decorations in the rest, inner gilt dentelles, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers with cloth inner hinges. Near fine with a bit of rubbing to the joints. Some darkening to the backs. Sheets clean, fresh, and unmarked. Small folding map with very short separation at fold, large folding map without damage. Folding map from volume 1 is lacking. Small faint old name and place stamp to several pages. H10327 All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges. International buyers please be aware that we are not responsible for and do not include or estimate customs duties, fees or taxes in any way in our listings. We ship all orders within 5 days of cleared payment. We do not create and are not responsible for shipping times or delays associated with customs and international shipping.
