l, 828pp, numerous in-text black and white illustrations; 36 black and white photographic plates in rear. Blue cloth-covered boards; gilt titles on spine. 4to. Sun-faded spine; rubbed spine heel with 2cm closed tears at spine head, light wear to boards; shelf number label taped on spine. Text block edges just starting to tan. Lender's stamps, security device and markings on front endpapers, title and copyright pages; gutters strained, volume loose. Otherwise, internally neat, clean and bright.