432pp, some photographic plates. Red cloth-covered boards; blind-embossed 'xx' on front, gilt titles on spine; top text block edge sprayed red. 8vo. Slightly rubbed corners and spine ends with cloth colour fading. Top text block edge colour fading, remaining edges tanning. Free endpapers just starting to tan; bookseller's label on front pastedown; pages ageing. Otherwise, internally neat, clean and tight. Dust jacket has light shelf wear, minor loss at spine head, chipping to edges, mirrors book damage.
