1969. First Edition Thus. 321 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over grey cloth covered boards with gilt. Colour illustrations throughout. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Plates are bright and clear. Tape marks to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing. Covered in a non removable laminate. Jacket creased while laminate applied.