First edition, first impression. xvi, 544pp, with black and white plate illustrations. Red leatherette boards, gilt lettering on spine. 8vo. Boards a little rubbed on corners and spine ends. Text block edges lightly spotting. Gift inscription inked on the front paste down. Internally, the occasional mild smudge mark else neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original dust wrapper, rubbed and lightly chapped at edges, minor crumbling on corners and spine ends, shelf worn.
