First edition, first impression. xiv, 366pp, plus a central section of black and white plate illustrations, and some further illustrations in text. Black cloth-covered boards with gilt titles on spine. Cloth slightly pushed at spine ends. Previous owner's details neatly inked on the front free endpaper else volume is neat, clean, bright and tight throughout. In its original glossy, illustrated dust wrapper not price clipped, a little bumped at edges and a little misfolded. Dust wrapper now protected in an archival-quality Mylar sleeve, fitted without the use of tape or adhesives.
