[6], ii, 204, [1] pp. Illustrations after paintings, engravings, etc. Extra-illustrated with the insertion of numerous engraved portraits from earlier works. (Small folio) 32x25 cm (12½x9¾"), full blue morocco, borders in gilt with elaborated corner devices, spine gilt, raised bands, top edge gilt, skillfully rebacked with the original spine leather laid down. One of 300 copies.

A handsomely bound volume, originally issued with an additional suite of plates, the second suite was not retained when rebound and the additional illustrations added.