480pp, some black and white photographic plates. Yellow cloth-covered boards; gilt titles on printed black spine label. 8vo. Rubbed spine ends with cloth wearing, two indentation on top edge of front board, slightly cocked. Top text block edge tanning, remaining edges just starting to tan. Free endpapers starting to tan; gift inscription (lengthwise) on front free endpaper. Volume shaken. Otherwise internally neat, clean and bright. Dust jacket protect with mylar, spine sun-faded, has light shelf wear, chipping to edges, mirrors book damage, not price clipped. About the establishment of the Israeli state.