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[BINDING]. HUNT, Leigh (1784–1859). A Jar of Honey from Mount Hybla. London: Smith, Elder, and Co., 1848. 8vo. Additional engraved title, numerous illustrations by Richard Doyle. Late 19th century plum levant framed with alternating honeybee and clover gilt ornaments within gilt filets and geometric designs, 5 raised bands, compartments also with honeybee and clover tools and lettering in gilt, all edges gilt, gilt stamp–signed by V.C. (Light sunning to lower cover, some rubbing to extreme ends). Provenance: John Needels Chester (bookplate). FIRST EDITION in a lovely whimsical binding.