8vo, first edition, FAMILY PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED ON THE ENDPAPER ("Rashleigh Duke | from | Mrs. E.S. Landor | Cheltenham | Oct. 27. 1848"), family pencil note on endpaper, later russia, marbled endpapers, gilt edges and turn-ins, expertly rebacked, foxed at beginning and end

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A scarce work by W.S. Landor's younger brother Robert (1781-1869), a curate and vicar who travelled with his brother to France and Italy in 1815 and 1816. He edited the second edition of Gebir (1803) but they later fell out and did not speak for many years. The presentation inscription to their grand-nephew Rashleigh Duke may be from their sister Elizabeth.