Comprising inquiries into the modifying influence of physical and moral agencies on the different tribes of the human family. Third edition enlarged, with 50 coloured and 5 plain illustrations engraved on steel, and 97 engravings on wood.Orignal red cloth, rebacked. Gilt design to front board. All plates present. The book is square and tight. The boards are clean. The corners are a little soft.The spine has been sympathetically replaced - see photos. The spine is bright and unfaded. The pages are clean, showing the occasional spot throughout. The plain illustration plates show browning. The closed page edges are sound if slightly dusty. The binding is solid - no cracked hinges. There are two small, neat previous ownership inscriptions on the ffep. A nice copy.
