First edition, first impression.xiv, 410pp. Black cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering to spine. Pale blue endpapers. 8vo. Text block edges a little dull, smudged and marked else. Previous owner's initials neatly inked on the front free endpaper, else volume is neat, clean, bright and tight throughout. In its original dust wrapper, slightly misfolded, a little shelf worn. Dust wrapper now protected in an archival quality Mylar wrapper fitted without the use of tape or adhesives.