[BINDINGS] GOLDSMITH, Oliver. The Roman History ... the second edition, London: for S. Baker and G. Leigh [and others], 1770, 2 volumes, 8°, second edition, contemporary tree calf, spines gilt in compartments with raised bands, red and green morocco lettering-pieces in two compartments, the remainder ornately decorated with dense floral tooling (joints cracking but sound); An History of the Earth and Animated Nature ... the third edition, London: for A. Millar, W. Law & R. Cater, and for Wilson & Spence, York, 1790, 8 volumes, 8°, third edition, engraved plates (occasional spotting and light soiling), contemporary tree calf, sides with gilt roll-tool border, flat backs with morocco lettering-pieces and gilt decoration with repeated tool of sheep grazing beneath a tree branch (spines a little rubbed and tarnished, vol. I with piece becoming detached from head of spine and requiring repair). With 2 other shelf sets in 12 volumes. The lot sold as a collection of 18th-century bindings not subject to return. (22)