First edition, first impression. 424pp, plus several sections of monochrome plate illustrations. Slate grey cloth-covered boards with gilt titles on spine. Large 8vo. Cloth very slightly pushed at spine ends. Previous owner's name neatly inked on the front free endpaper else internally neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original illustrated dust wrapper, just a little bumped on extreme edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper now protected in an archival-quality Mylar sleeve, fitted without the use of tape or adhesives.
