Duodecimo marbled calf on 5 raised bands spine compartments gilt and red title label (minor damage to head and foot of spine but firm/tips worn) Titlepage + [20]pp dedication & Preface + 2[pp] privilege +423pp (recte 425) +[7]pp index +[1]p errata. Inscription on fly leaf + neat ownership on titlepage. Ink spot to margin p54 and marginal -not touching print - damp tide mark to about 2 dozen scattered leaves.The paper is crisp and strong. *A series of interesting, clever or witty sayings and deeds of historical persons with their attendant short stories in explanation. Quite scarce.