First edition. Contemporary full marbled calf binding. Raised band spine with gilt ornaments. Red morocco title-label. Small lack to joint at head. Upper joint with small cracks. Trace of an old label on second board. Trace of browning on title page and on second leaf. Some leaves slightly browned. Good copy. The bookseller's notice details the volumes of Anecdotes to be published. The history of England from origins to the reign of George III, divided into brief chronological chapters. Library label: Bibl. Dom. Acheol. Blue stamp on title page.