BIRCH, Thomas. The Heads of illustrious Persons of Great Britain, London: John & Paul Knapton, 1743, 2°, volume I only (of two), engraved vignette to title and 80 plates by Houbraken and Vertue (clean tear to one plate, one plate lightly dampstained, occasional light marginal thumb-soiling), contemporary calf (worn), bookplate of Rutland. With a selection of books in one teachest. The lot sold not subject to return.