xxiv, 272pp, numerous in-text black and white illustrations. Decorative blue cloth-covered lightweight boards, black titles on front and spine; gilt coat of arms on rear, decorative endpapers. 8vo. Sun-faded spine, rubbed corners and spine ends with cloth wearing. Top text block edge dust damaged, remaining edges tanning. Endpapers starting to tan; presentation bookplate on front pastedown, pages starting to age; gutters cracked and strained, volume quite loose. Otherwise, internally neat and clean.
