Hope, Sir William A Vindication of the True Art of Self-Defence... to which is annexed, a Short, Edinburgh: William Brown, 1724. First edition, 8vo, [8], vi, [10], 176, [12], frontispiece & 1 folding plate, the latter neatly laid down and short tear repaired, contemporary panelled calf, without the errata leaf, [ESTC T72975, 3 copies UK, 7 copies N. America, 1 Europe], neatly rebacked, spine gilt, a few spots