London.John W. Parker. 1844. [i-iii], iv-vii, [viii], [1], 2-183, [1] pp. Wood engravings throughout. Full calf gilt Stamped gilt coat of arms to upper cover. Repeat blind stamped to lower. Octavo. First edition. Bookplate. School prize notation to front free endpaper. Previous owner's note on front blank. Slight ink soiling to p83. Binding generally worn and some splitting to head and heel of spine. Corners a trifle bumped; else a very good copy of a scarce book.