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London: Lovell Reeve, 1855. viii, 347, 20 hand-col plates. . HB. Small 8vo (170x130mm), rebound in recent green buckram, gilt title to spine. Page edges browned, occasional light offsetting from plates. Vg.. First edition. Scarce. Fine hand-cloured lithographic plates, finished with gum arabic, printed by Bauerrichter & Co. 24-page 'Mr. Reeve's List of Publications', dated November, 1855, bound at front.Freeman 3965..

James S. Virtue, 1877. Hardcover. Very Good. Gilt lettering on front cover, gilt decoration, and gilt page edges. Covers have beveled edges. Ten plates - some in color and some black & white. This volume is rare. Full refund if not satisfied.

Glasgow: William MacKenzie. Half Leather - Hardbound. Good/No Jacket. 4to. Two volumes with a total of 136 plates, 82 being hand colored, and color illustrated half title page in volume I. Leather over spine and corners, with cloth covered boards. Slightly raised spine bands, gilt lettering and decoration. Red and green spine labels. Labels are a little chipped, though lettering remains good. Cover are rubbed a little along edges and there is a half inch closed tear from head of spine on Volume I. Cloth over covers is just a little scuffed and shows a few moisture wrinkles. All edges of text block are marbled. Hinges (internal) are cracked, though both volumes remains solid. Scattered light foxing and light smudges. Due to weight, additional charges will apply for Priority and/or International shipping.