A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, Paterae, Tripods, Candelabra, Sarcophagi, &c. From Various Musuems and Collections. With Historical Essays.

n.d. (ca. 1814) xii + 61 pp. + plates. Rebound in later 19th c. gilt-ruled three-quarter leather and pebbled cloth; raised bands, decorated in gilt; spine coffers decorated in gilt; spine lettering gilt; all edges gilt; marbled endpapers. 150 plates, some in colour; 18 line-drawings in text. Bookplate on front pastedown; corners, bands and spine tips rubbed; interior is fresh & bright. ALL PLATES PRESENT (Actually 151 plates. There are two plates numbered 115 and 115*, as listed). The 170 plates advertised on the title page include the line drawings in text. The colourplates are real jewels, especially the one of the famous Portland Vase, done in blue.