3rd Edition, printed for R. Royston. 310x215mm, LXVIII+XVII+234+XXXII+335 pages. Original Leather Hardcover with ribbed spine and gilt spine-title. Decorative engravings on front and back covers. Contains several double-page, full-page, and smaller engravings. Cover is very lightly stained and very lightly scratched. Cover edges slightly worn. Spine edges and spine ribs slightly worn. Numerous ink inscriptions on inner front cover, first and third whitepages, as well as first rear whitepage, by previous owner. Also, pencil inscriptions logging past repairs to the book, on first whitepage. All pages lightly yellowing, while engravings are slightly moreso. Almost no age-stains, although there are several tiny brown burnmarks in various locations in the book. Several engravings have been reinforced with a paperboard backing (No damage to the engravings). Several pages repaired. All pages slightly wavy. Page edges red. This rare beautifully illustrated book is in good condition for its age.