First edition, first printing. viii, 298pp, map, plus numerous black and white plate illustrations. Beige cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering on spine. 8vo. Cloth slightly pushed at corners and spine ends. Upper text block edge spotted. Previous owner's name neatly inked on front free endpaper. In its original illustrated and laminated dust wrapper, a little worn, gently rubbed on extreme edges, sunned over spine.