[SMEDLEY, Edward] (1788-1836). Sketches from Venetian History. London: John Murray, 1831. 2 volumes, 12mo (142 x 88 mm). Frontipieces (some folding), numerous engraved plates and woodcuts in both volumes. (Spotting throughout, minor offsetting.) Contemporary half calf, marbled boards, spine in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands, gilt-lettered (joints and boards rubbed, wear to extremities). Second edition, describing Venetian history from the settlement of the Veneti in Italy to 1798.