8vo volume in half calf with marbled boards, title in gilt to spine, raised gilt bands dividing spine into six compartments, lettered in the second. Newly inserted leather spine, reinforced corners, and freshly inserted internal cloth hinges are scuffed and worn. Bookplate of 'Arthur Haynsworth Masten' and the earlier signature of 'Thomas B. Wilmshurst' on front pastedown. RARE. The Fourth Edition. Hempel (1777-1855) was an organist at St. Mary's Church in Truro, Cornwall. *Ron Norman of Hartlepool carried out rebinding and restoration work on this book. (Ronnorm@aol.com)* Coloured plates in order: 1. Title page. 2. "This Ham, depend upon it, thoul't not take hence..." 3. "Then mounts his Gig impatient of delay..." 4. "Let her at once attend - in nature's plan..." 5. "Thus rescued from assassins, I appear..."