Large 4to (334 x 280mm.), engraved title, dedication leaf, engraved dedication with hand-coloured coat-of-arms, 52 hand-coloured aquatint plates, modern blue straight-grained half morocco by Abrams, contemporary marbled boards, spine in compartments gilt, marbled edges, lacking 4pp. introduction and subscriber's list, minor spotting and dampstaining, lightly rubbed

Tooley 281; Abbey Life 365

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."

AN EARLY ISSUE with the text and plates watermarked 1812 (possibly bound from parts).