Toronto: Belden Bros, 1882. Two volumes, 33 cm, original binding of half black morocco and dark brown morocco grain bevel edge cloth, front covers decoratively lettered in gilt with decorative rules, spine with raised bands, gilt ornamented compartments, gilt lettering and rules, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers. Vol I: pp [2], (2, title leaf), (x), 440, [2] + frontispiece and half-title with tissue guard, other full-page engravings with tissue guards, numerous illustrations in text. Vol. II: [2], (vii)-xii, (441)-880, [2}, with frontispiece and other plates with tissue guards, numerous illustrations in text. Just a few small rubbed spots neatly touched up, leather dressing applied, cracked front inner hinge of Vol I but still quite firm, else a fine pair. An unusually nice copy of this popular 19th century coffee table book which, because of weight and use, is often found worn. Note: very heavy parcel, extra shipping will be required. 8 kg; Folio