First edition, first impression. 860pp, with black and white plate illustrations interleaved in text. Laminated, glazed pictorial boards. Large 8vo. An ex reference library copy with usual markings on front free endpaper and copyright page and call number label at the base of the spine. Covers are worn and a little soiled, a little rubbed at edges and rounded at spine ends. Internally a hint of toning else neat. clean and tight barring stated library markings.
