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Printed by A. Ward, London, 1776, 1st Edition Thus. NOT exLib. VG+ or better cond. hardcover, no dj. Brown full-leather binding w/ ornate gilt framing to bds, gilt dec & lettering on spine, & 5 raised bands. Likely an original private binding, or a very early re-bind. Only light exterior bumping & wear. P/O's brief gift inscription in handsome script on ffep, o/w book is clean & unmarked throughout. Hand-written Contents page bound in. Original sales receipt, hand-signed, dated York, August 20, 1776, bound in. Full page plates in b&w w/ lt-mdt offsetting. All illustrations & foldouts present & VG or better condition. Hinges & binding sound. Really a very, very nice copy. 649pp + Tables & Index. Book is square, straight, tight, clean & unmarked except as noted, overall VG+ or better used condition. Same or next day shipping. Pleae email any questions.