1965. First Edition Thus. 318 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Purple and white illustrated dust jacket over black cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Black and white illustrations & illustrative plates throughout. Photographic plates to mid-section.Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild crinkling, occasional foxing and light tanning. Boards have mild edge wear with light rubbing and crushing. Some light marking and tanning. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. There is bumping to corners. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking. Tanning to spine and edges.