New York: Charles Scribner, 1852. 8th printing. Octavo, black morocco grain cloth decorated in blind, with two morocco labels on spine. pp [2], xviii, 294 + frontispiece and 5 other plates. Repeating head piece in text. Some rubbing to maroon title label on spine but lettering still intact; just a mite leaned; tidy owner name and bookseller's ticket inside front cover; near fine otherwise, no foxing. Contains the author's Preface for the 4th printing.