BIRCH, Thomas. The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, London: William Baynes, 1813, 2°, new edition, engraved vignette to title, 108 engraved portraits by I. Houbraken and G. Vertue (text and some plates lightly spotted), contemporary half calf (worn). With 5 other illustrated books, including the first edition of Horace Walpole's A Catalogue of Engravers, who have been born, or resided in England (Strawberry Hill, 1763) (6)

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BIRCH, Thomas. The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, London: William Baynes, 1813, 2°, new edition, engraved vignette to title, 108 engraved portraits by I. Houbraken and G. Vertue (text and some plates lightly spotted), contemporary half calf (worn). With 5 other illustrated books, including the first edition of Horace Walpole's A Catalogue of Engravers, who have been born, or resided in England (Strawberry Hill, 1763) (6)

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