1969. First Edition Thus. 302 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Contains colour photographic plates. Contains in-text black and white photos throughout. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Board corners are bumped. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.