306pp, many black and white photographic plates. Black cloth-covered boards; gilt title and design on front and spine. 8vo. Sun-faded spine, rubbed bottom edges, corners and spine ends with cloth worn through, staining and wear to boards. Text block edges tanning and starting to fox. Free endpapers starting to fox and tan, previous owner's name on front free endpaper. Gutters cracked and strained in places, volume quite loose. Otherwise, internally neat, clean and bright. Dust jacket sun-faded, has significant shelf wear and chipping to edges, mirrors book damage,.