ACKERMANN (Richard) The Microcosm of London. Dedicated by permission H.R.M. the prince of Wales. London, Bensley, s.d. (1808-1810), 3 strong vol. in-4, full red morocco, wide gilt dent. framing the boards, fleurons at the corners, coat of arms in the center, ribbed spines, richly ornamented, red mar. dent. tr. dor. (Bayntun binder, Bath). ORIGINAL EDITION illustrated with title, engraved and repeated frontispiece and 104 aquatints, plus about 16 watercolor plates of dignitaries, color plates under cover and black plates of portraits and monuments. Some dampstaining, mildew, some pastedowns and soiling to boards. Several spines damaged. Copy bearing the coat of arms of the city of London with its Latin motto "Domine Dirige Nos (Lord, Guide us)". Also included LEONEBEL (Jacob). Portraits of Thirty authors. New-York, 1937, in-fol. editorial cart. in worn slipcase. With 30 portraits. One of the finest books on London.