First edition, first impression. xii, [6], 398pp, with genealogical charts and two sections of black and white illustrations. Reddish-brown cloth-covered boards with gilt titles to spine. Illustrated endpapers. 8vo. Cloth very slightly bumped at base of spine. Previous owner's name neatly inked on the front free endpaper and pages clean but a little creamy else neat, clean and tight. In its original dust wrapper, not price clipped, very slightly shelf worn. Dust wrapper now protected in an archival-quality Mylar sleeve, fitted without the use of tape or adhesives. The Mylar wrapper itself is a little shelf worn with a small white paint spot on the rear lower edge.
