1978. First Published in GB. 1058 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Black cloth. Ex-library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Scuffing to front pastedown. Thumb-marking present. Rear free endpaper is removed. Noticeable creasing to gutter. Cracking to hinges and gutters, leaving netting exposed. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Visible crushing to spine ends. Small marks to boards. Textblock is slightly shaky.