First edition, first impression. xii, 356pp, with a central section of black and white plate illustrations. Quarter bound in tan cloth over grey paper-covered boards with gilt lettering on the spine. 8vo. Volume is a little pushed in at spine ends, with a couple of small, faint spots for the fore edge. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original glossy dust wrapper. not price clipped but a little shelf worn and slightly bumped on extreme edges.