CAULFIELD, James (1764 ? 1826). Portraits, Memoirs, and Characters, of Remarkable Persons, from the Revolution in 1688 to the End of the Reign of George II. London: H.R. Young and T.H. Whitley, 1819. 4 volumes, complete. First edition in book form, first printing. Contemporary one-quarter calf over marbled boards, spine in compartments with two gilt title labels on each volume, matching marbled ends and edges. Profusion of engraved plates featuring scoundrels, giants, dwarfs, spies, traitors, idiots, prostitutes, strongman, tightrope showmen, and other curious characters including Isaac Fawkes, Mary Tofts, and Matthew Buchinger. Tall 8vos. Chipping and sunning to spines with one title label absent and general rubbing and scuffs to bindings, but text very good or better.