1997. First Edition Thus. 256 pages. No dust jacket, Folio edition with slipcase. Pictorial paper covered boards with slipcase. Black and white illustrations throughout. Book is in better condition than most examples of this age. Neat, clean, well bound pages with very minimal foxing, tanning and thumbing. Small inscriptions and neat labels may be present. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Slipcase has moderate edge wear with markings to panels and scuffing to edges. Sticker to rear panel.