First edition, second impression. xx, 804pp, with plate illustrations and various maps and charts in text. Black cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering on spine. 8vo. Cloth slightly brushed along upper edges else volume is neat, clean, bright and tight throughout. In its original illustrated, glossy dust wrapper, very gently bumped along extreme upper edge. Dust jacket now protected in an archival quality Mylar wrapper fitted without the use of tape or adhesives.