xvi, 404pp, plus numerous black and white plate illustrations. In royal blue cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering front and spine. Upper text block edge gilt. 8vo. Cloth is rubbed and rounded at cormers, brused at spine base and fraying without loss at spine head, a little worn around joints and a little marked on verso. Free endpapers mildly toned. A few pages have some edge wear or mild corner creasing. A nice, vintage volume.
