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First edition, series 1, issues 1-6; oblong 4to (21 x 30.5 cm); 36 lithographs in colour by Charles Mozin, six in each part, margins slightly browned, very minor foxing; original printed green wrappers with thread ties, some wear, small tear to part VI, in a green cloth clamshell box, spine with gilt title, an excellent set.

First edition, 8vo, xiv, 659pp, large folding coloured map in rear pocket, 357 photographic illustrations, with further maps, illustrations and tables (many folding) in the text, original green cloth, spine faded.

Second edition, 8vo, xvi, 488 pp., 4 engraved plates, 4 folding maps (1 with short tears and neat repair to verso), woodcuts in text, nineteenth century tan half morocco gilt, marbled boards, edges sprinkled red, a fine example.

Frame dimensions: 430 × 510 mm (17 × 20 inches). A highly decorative frontispieceý in sepia manuscript, housed within a handsome frame, together with a wash line mount with gilt. Good condition.