512pp, numerous black and white in-text illustrations. Blue cloth-covered boards, gilt design on front, gilt titles on spine. 8vo. . Rubbed spine ends, board edges faded. Top text block edge has mark (may be remainder mark), all edges starting to tan. Ink stains on front pastedown, label removed from front free endpaper, has left scar on paper. Lender's markings on copyright page. Some signs of use. Otherwise, internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket protected with Brodart style sleeve (taped to fore edges of endpapers) has very light shelf wear, chipping to edges, mirrors book damage, not price clipped.
