Copyright Edition. 253 pages. Blue pictorial dust jacket over decorative burgundy cloth. Severe cracking to rear hinge causing text block to come away from cover. Mild cracking to front hinge and gutters, pages remain attached. Pages are moderately tanned and thumbed at the edges, with creased corners and minor foxing. Paper stuck to rear pastedown coming away with loss and visible tears; exposing card underneath. Occasional dog-eared corners. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping. Visible tanning to spine and edges with some crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is darkened. Book is slightly bowed and forward leaning. Unclipped jacket. Panels have moderate edge wear with chips, tears and creasing. Mild tanning to spine.