First edition, first impression. xviii, 314pp with 53 colour plates, 27 monochrome photographs and 8 maps and diagrams. In green cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering on spine. 8vo. Cloth a little worn, a couple of small, mild indentations on edges. Page block edges a little dust dulled. Previous owner's name inked on front free endpaper else internally neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original illustrated dust wrapper, lightly rubbed on corners and spine ends, a little bumped along upper edge. Dust jacket now protected in a Brodard-style protective wrapper fitted without the use of tape or adhesives.
