1964. First Published. 636 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with gilt lettering within a black headband. Contains black & white illustrations and plates. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Severe split to top of spine. Pages are mildly tanned throughout. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Visible tanning & crushing to spine. Noticeable white staining to both boards and spine. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear.