First edition. 8 engraved plates and facsimiles. 8vo. Original brown cloth, a little frayed at head of spine. A little sporadic foxing. Very good otherwise. viii, 537pp. London, Smith, Elder, 1834.
This copy is inscribed on the first blank to the romantic poet: “Robt. Southey Esq. with respectful compliments from the author.”
There are also two further ownership signatures from later dates, including that of Wilfred Partington, whose bookplate is on the front free endpaper.
