1967. Reprinted. 1216 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Presentation plate to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Half title page is detaching at the top. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding is shaky. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.