First edition, first impression. x, 322pp, with occasional monochrome illustrations in text. Red cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering on the spine. 8vo. Cloth very slightly pushed in at spine ends. Previous owner's name neatly inked on the front free endpaper. Small spot on the front free endpaper, which has a corner crease and on the title page, with one subsequent page also having a short, flat corner crease. In its original dust wrapper, a tiny, rough chip on the upper leading corner and very slightly bumped on edges.
