Rome, 1825. First edition. Folio. With the armorial book-plate of British politician John Francis Basset on front paste-down. Basset's ownership signature in ink on verso of front free endpaper. Engraved title-page, 21 (of 30) plates. Plates eight and nine hand-colored, others uncolored. Contemporary three-quarter brown calf and marbled board; ruled in gilt; marbled endpapers. Spine worn away, rubbed, front cover detached but present; engraved title-page and plates foxed. Ex-library with book-plate on front paste-down and call number in pencil on title-page.