HALES, Stephen. Statical Essays, London: W. Innys and R. Manby, 1738-1740, 2 volumes, 8°, mixed edition, volume I third and volume II second edition, 19 engraved plates (lacking the privilege leaf of the Royal Society in vol. II, stamp to each plate, plate no. 18 dampstained, tear to D5 in vol. I affecting a few letters, 3 leaves in vol. II with a small wormhole affecting one letter, some ink stains and other marks), later calf (extremities rubbed). [Blake p. 194] (2)