viii, 300pp three black and white plates. Red cloth-covered boards, gilt titles on spine. 8vo. Sun-faded spine, titles completely faded away, rubbed and bumped extremities, shelf label on spine, boards soiled. Top text block edge dust darkened, remaining edges tanning. Front hinge cracked and strained, lender's stamps, security device and markings on endpapers and copyright page. Gutters cracked and strained, volume loose. Pages starting to age.
