Two volumes comprising "A Description of the Works of Art Forming the Collection of Alfred de Rothschild", compiled by Charles Davis, containing mounted platinum prints by J. Thomson. Volume 1 contains four images of the principal rooms and 80 plates of paintings; Volume 2 contains 114 plates of Sèvres china, furniture, metalwork and objets de vitrine. Bound in blue morocco by F. Bedford, having elaborately tooled gilt borders, the front bearing the monogram of Baron de Rothschild, and marbled endpapers. Printed at the Chiswick Press, London, 1884. [3 x 14 x 12 inches]. Tight bindings, one cover with one scratch; scattered foxing throughout.