First edition, first impression. Signed and inscribed, 'To William', by the author on the title page. [2], 410pp, with several sections of monochrome plate illustrations. Blue cloth boards, gilt-stamped lettering to spine. 8vo. There is perhaps a hint of toning to the text block edges else volume is neat, clean, bright and tight throughout. In its original dust wrapper, bright and crisp with just a suggestion of bumping on extreme edges.
