1969. First Published. 419 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Half bound in brown leather with marbled paper covered boards with gilt. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Front free end paper excised. Minor pencil marking to half title.Plates are bright and clear. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Spine label tanned. Book has a slight forward lean.