1875 & 1852, two antique hardbound books with stamped and gilted leather covers and edges, both with engravings and illustrations, marbled frontispiece, text in English, the first, New Series, Volume I, 1875, published by D. Appleton & Company, New York, forty-seven engravings, the first with wear at edges of cover, gilting intact, some minor toning at sheet edges; the second, New Series, 1852, Volume IV, JAS. G. SHIELDS, published by George Virtue, London, forty-eight engravings, cover separated from spine and torn with detached pieces, moderate foxing throughout, both in used condition and with wear associated with age. (2)