1963. 17th Impression. 570 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Abridged. Black and white illustrations throughout. Newspaper clipping about Pepys inserted to front free endpaper. Slight cracking to gutters causing binding to be loose, however pages remain attached. Pages and illustrations are lightly tanned throughout. Previous owner's inscription to half-title page. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Very slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with chips and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Pen inscription to front flap.