Published by London: Harrison Pall Mall; Philsadelphia: Lindsay and Blakiston, 1880
Seller: Aquila Antiquariaat, Lochem, GLD, Netherlands
First Edition
8vo, 21.8cm. Pp. xvi,518,[6], over 600 figs. on 100 wood-engraved plates, bibliogr., index. Hardbound, orig. cloth. Backstrip amateurishly but fimly restored retaining original title lettering, inside of joints opening but still holding well, contents with slight trace of use but very good otherwise. - Classic handbook, the first edition appeared in 1857.Most of the wood-engravings were made after drawings by the author. - [gkt.10126].