First edition, first impression. viii, 411, [3]pp. Red cloth-covered boards, gilt-stamped lettering on the spine. Upper text block edge sprayed red. Cloth slightly rounded on corners and spine ends. Previous owner's name neatly inked on the front paste down; hint of spotting on endpapers else internally neat, clean and tight. Original dust wrapper, gently rubbed at edges and a little shelf worn, price clipped.