BIRCH, THOMAS. The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, engraved by Mr. Houbraken, and Mr. Vertue. With their Lives and Characters. London: John and Paul Knapton, 1743-51. Engraved title vignettes and 120 engraved portrait plates (including 12 not listed in Contents of second volume). 2 volumes in one, folio, modern half green morocco gilt, g.e., by RIVIERE & SON; some minor marginal soiling.