First edition, first impression. Signed and dated by the author on the title page. xiv, 272pp, with black and white plate photographic illustrations. Black cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering on spine. 8vo. Cloth gently pushed at spine ends. Hint of spotting on text block edges. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original matte dust wrapper, a little shelf worn, rubbed at corners and gently bumped at spine ends. Dust wrapper now protected in an archival-quality Mylar wrapper, fitted without the use of tape or adhesives.
