£1,386
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs | 792
Auction: 19 June 2024 from 10:00 BST
London: P. & D. Colnaghi, 1855-56. First edition, 2 volumes in one [First & Second Series], folio, 55.5 x 35.5cm, lithographed pictorial titles and 79 tinted lithographed plates, occasional spotting, mostly light, occasional slight marginal dust-soiling, plate 11 in part 1 and plate 20 in part 2 torn without loss (9cm and 19cm tear respectively), lithographed pictorial caption guards, occasional dampstains, contemporary maroon half morocco gilt, morocco gilt lettering piece to upper cover, spine gilt in compartments, g.e., rubbed