1967. First Published. 799 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black & white illustrations and plates. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are tanned and foxed, however plates remain bright & clear. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Light sunning & crushing to spine. Noticeable white scratches to front board. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear.