First edition, first impression. xxviii, 996pp, with numerous black and white plate illustrations. Blue cloth-covered boards, gilt-stamped lettering on the spine. 8vo. Cloth a little pushed at spine ends. Text block edges heavily toned, pages have a little browning, else internally neat and clean, Firmly bound. In its original glossy dust wrapper, a little bumped on edges. Dust jacket now protected in a Brodart-style clear sleeve, fitted without the use of tape or adhesives. The sleeve is itself a little shelf worn.
