First edition, first impression. 270pp. Black cloth-covered boards with gilt titles on the spine. 8vo. There is a hint of yellowing to pages else the volume is neat, clean, bright and tight throughout. In its original illustrated dust wrapper, designed by Mon Mohan after a painting by Richard Chopping. Not price clipped,, very slightly rubbed on extreme corners. Dust wrapper now protected in an archival-quality Mylar sleeve, fitted without the use of tape or adhesives.