Published by Chapman & Hall, London, 1848 and 1850, 1st editions. Each half leather bindings with marbled boards. Four raised bands to spine, gilt lettering on black leather patch to compartment two. Each 8.75ins x 5..5ins. 1848 volume (Volume First, January to December), [iv], pps 3 to 335pp plus 11 (of 14 ) hand coloured plates. Also some black and white illustrations within the text. Please note that this volume lacks pages 1-2, 15-22 and 167-170. The 1849 volume, second volume, [vi], 327pp plus 13 hand coloured plates (as required). Also with black and white illustrations. Pages toned due to age. Volume one G (due to faults listed). Volume two VG.