[KIRBY, R.S. (1793?1815 fl.), editor and publisher]. The Wonderful and Scientific Museum; or, Magazine of Remarkable Characters; Including all the Curiosities of Nature and Art? London: T. Keating for R.S. Kirby; and J. Scott (Volumes I and II), 1803?1820. 6 volumes, 8vo. 114 engraved plates and woodcuts including frontispieces, one folding (some offsetting from plates to text). Early? half calf, marbled sides, 5 compartments with 4 raised bands, elaborate gilt tooling in three compartments, gilt?titling in remainder, all edges marbled (boards gently rubbed, few spots of light rubbing to joints, else fine). Provenance: Westport House (engraved armorial bookplates). FIRST EDITION of this scarce work containing a fascinating compendium of freaks, murderers, swindlers, inventions, ghosts, mermaids, etc.