Edition: First English Edition Description: Fine Leather Bindings. PUIGBLANCH, Antonio. The Inquisition Unmasked: Being an Historical and Philosophical Account of that Tremendous Tribunal, Founded on Authentic Documents; and Exhibiting the Necessity of Its Suppression, as a Means of Reform and Regeneration. Translated from the author's enlarged copy by William Walton, Esq. London: Printed for Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy; and J. Booth, 1816. First Edition in English. Two octavo volumes. Complete with all copper-engraved plates (including frontispiece and depictions of the secret tribunal, torture apparatus, and the auto-da-fé). Bound in handsome 3/4 tan calf over combed marbled paper-covered boards, matching leather corners bordered with blind roll-tooling. Spines with raised bands, elaborately gilt in compartments with delicate floral and foliate motifs; contrasting red and dark morocco lettering and numbering pieces titled in gilt ("The Inquisition Unmasked" / "Vol. I & II"). Edges and matching endpapers finely marbled. Near fine. Bindings are tight, supple, and structurally sound with sharp corners and bright gilt. Internally clean with only light, scattered toning and occasional minor foxing. An exceptionally crisp, complete, and attractive set. Books measure 8.75"x5.75".. Binding: Leather,Place of Publication: London,Language: English,Signed: No,Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Fine Leather Bindings, Great Condition, Rare, 210 Years Old,Author: D. Antonio Puigblanch,Publisher: Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy,Topic: The Inquisition,Country of Origin: United Kingdom,Subject: Religion & Spirituality,Year Printed: 1816,Original/Facsimile: Original