London.Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy. 1818. Which are chiefly employed for the use of man. Illustrated with numerous Figures, and intended as a Work both of Instruction and Reference.in three volumes. Second Edition with considerable Alterations and Additions. Vol.I: Minerals: viii, [1], 2 - 280, 1 blank pp. Engraved frontispiece, 3 engraved plates. Vol II: Vegetables: iv, [1], 2 - 291 pp. Engraved frontispiece, 6 engraved plates. Vol III: Animals: iv, [1], 2 - 265, [1] (advertisements) pp. Engraved frontispiece, 4 engraved plates. Mottled calf, spine with red and green labels for title and volume number. Mottled on all edges. 12mo. Vol I: Small split in centre front hinge, cracking at front joint. Vol II: Front and back panels cracked at hinges and coming loose. Vol III: Splitting at front and back joints. All volumes have Kent County Library bookplate on front end paste down, and stamps on verso of titles; ink inscription on title-page and some pencil annotations in text. [The library labels have 'withdrawn' stamps.] A very set that would benefit from some restoration to the bindings.