With a series of twenty-seven coloured engravings, illustrative of the costumes, manners, and occupations of the inhabitants of that island.
First edition. Hand-coloured engraved frontispiece, vignette to title page & 26 hand-coloured engravings. 4to. Original orange cloth, blind tooling, gilt, some wear to upper and lower hinges, very slightly soiled, spine darkened. v, [1], 118, [1]pp. London, R. Ackermann, 1821.
A lovely copy of Combe’s History. The beautiful coloured plates complement the text and provide a wonderful overview of the island, its inhabitants and their dress.
