8vo., burgundy straight-grained morocco with a series of gilt borders, straight and decorated, resulting in a large central panel. Smooth spine framed with gilt borders and horizontal scroll-work dividers with leaf-and-flower tooling. In the top and large central compartments there are two different neoclassical gilt-stamped vases. At the bottom is an oval gilt cartouche with ownership initials: M. H. [above] g. D. The title is gilt stamped on a black morocco label. Board edges gilt, inner gilt dentelles, bright-yellow raw silk pastedowns (bookplate, ex-libris stamp and owner's name in ink—all different owners); a.e.g.Fifth edition. The text is set in three columns. Light occasional browning. A PARTICULARLY HANDSOME period binding.