First edition and first printing of the 65 plates drawn by T. Johannot and engraved by Dujardin, Brugnot, Andrew, Best, Leloir... Bradel binding in half chocolate morocco with corners, smooth spine decorated with two richly decorated double gilt cartouches, date at foot, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved. Handsome interior condition, entirely free from foxing.