Illustrated Edition. 376 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Oatmeal coloured cloth covered boards with gilt. Monochrome frontispiece illustration, further illustrations throughout. Publisher's catalog at rear. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Binding remains firm. Library plate to front free end-paper. Stamps and inscriptions to rear of title page. Library stamp to rear free end paper. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Library sticker to spine. Pen mark to top edge of text-block. Book has a slight forward lean.