1974. 1974 Reprint. 734 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Flat signed by Author. Black and white photographic plates. Pages are clean and bright, and appear almost good as new. With minimal tanning throughout. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed.