First edition, first impression. 282pp. In black cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering on spine. 8vo. Top text block edge a little dust darkened, small smudge mark on lower text block edge. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original dust jacket, bright and crisp, not price clipped, very gently bumped at spine tips. Dust jacket now protected in a Brodart-style sleeve, fitted without the use of tape or adhesives.