Published by A. Ward, printer. for Wilson, York, 1768
First Edition
Hardcover. Illus w 14 copperplates. (illustrator). 1st edition. VG book. Very tight, no loose leaves but both hinges weak. Original binding of full brown calf. FINE text and plates. Spine MISSING any author/tile label. Number "1" imprinted at spine center. Hinges had been repaired or strengthened. 14 fold out copperplates (numbered one through 13, and 15, with no number 14, as called for in "Directions to the Binder". All plates fold out, some also vertically. Text & plates collated for completion and condition. FINE text and all plates without a single fold line tear. ALSO, no loose leaves, text block remains tightly closed when stood on spine. FEP with tiny inked initials. No aging, foxing (but one), etc. Exception a 1/4" spot on p.77. See BIBLIO for more scans. Very Good book. Weak hinges. 1st ed. 7"x4", (4),135(1)pp.