London.John William Parker. 1839. [4]pp title and index, [1], 2-256pp. 52 weekly issues. Numerous wood-engravings throughout. Publisher's half red morocco, gilt. Quarto. Binding rubbed and worn with some spotting; spine just splitting along lower board and at head at upper board; ink smudge to top edge of upper board; a few spots to front endpapers; else a very good copy.Issue 435, being that for April 13th, 1839, includes an article entitle, 'On Photogenic Drawing,' which announces and explains the invention of photography, detailing the rival claims of Daguerre, Arago, and Henry Fox Talbot.