RANKING, John. Historical Researches on the Wars and Sports of the Mongols and Romans: in which Elephants and Wild Beasts were employed or slain. London: for the author, 1826. 4° (269 x 207mm). Folding lithographed maps and 10 lithographed and engraved plates and maps (a little offsetting and light discolouration). Contemporary half calf, gilt ornaments in panels of spine (extremities rubbed). FIRST EDITION.