1974. US Edition. 264 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black & white illustrations and plates. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Gilt lettering remains bright & clear.