Signed by author on half-title page. xvi, 512pp, numerous photographic plates and in-text illustrations. Blue cloth-covered boards; gilt titles on spine; pale grey endpapers. 8vo. Rubbed spine ends. Text block edges just starting to tan; just affecting page margins. Otherwise internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket has 1cm closed tear at spine head, light shelf wear and chipping to edges, mirrors book damage, not price clipped.
