1976. Reprinted. 476 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Contains black & white illustrations and plates. Pages & plates remain bright with minimal tanning and foxing. Heavier to text block edges. Text is clear. Binding is slightly shaky , however pages remain attached. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Scratches present to front board. Minor sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear to spine.