8vo. (20), 7-223, (1) pp. With 28 full-page engraved plates tipped in and engraved vignette of "Christian Wermuth, Medallator" on title-page. Bound in late 18th century half-vellum over speckled boards with remains of manuscript title on spine; all edges red. Late 19th century collector's stamp on verso of title-page of Franz C. A. Gundlach of Cassel; loose insert in a neat 19th century script detailing Wermuth's biography; further notes on rear endpaper including provenance notes: "Ex libris Franc. C. A. Gundlach Cassellani. Dono mihi dedit hunc librum Jacobus C. C. Hoffmeisterus, rei nummariae hassiacae vir ille peritissimus d. VI. August. MDCCCLXXXVII", i.e. Jacob Christoph Carl Hoffmeister (1812-93), author of "Historisch-Kritische Beschreibung aller bis jetzt bekannt gewordenen hessischen Münzen" (1866). Leaf )(8 with unobtrusive paper repair to blank lower corner; some scattered dampstaining; mainly a very good copy.