8th Impression. 298 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over patterned cloth. Severe cracking to hinges causing boards to be loose. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Water staining to some page edges, text remains unaffected. Previous owner's inscription to rear free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Clipped jacket has heavy edgewear with areas of loss, heavy tears, chips, and creasing. Tape to front flap. Water staining to bottom edges.