1979. First Edition. 488 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial paper cover. Contains black and white and colour illustrations and plates throughout. Flat signed by author to half title page. Clean pages, illustrations and plates with light tanning and foxing to text block edges. Binding is firm throughout with minor thumb-marking. Paper covers have moderate edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and curling to corners. Visible wear marks to covers.