First edition, first impression. 164pp, with numerous black and white illustrations, 23 monochrome plates and and four mounted and tipped in colour plates, including frontispiece. Red cloth-covered boards with gilt titles on spine on faux black spine label. 4to. Cloth is a little tired, gently rubbed and rounded at corners and spine ends and a little faded over the spine. Hint of toning to endpapers and a few minor signs of handling throughout.