1964. First British Edition. 302 pages. Black and white jacket over black cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Contains black and white diagrams throughout. Pages are lightly tanned and foxed, but text remains clear. Mild marking to some pages throughout; text is not obscured. Binding is firm. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with mild corner bumping and crushing to ends. Spine and edges are slightly sunned. Gilt remains bright. Light rubbing and scuffing overall. Book has a minor backwards lean. Unclipped jacket. Panels have light edgewear, with small tears, chips and creases, heavier to spine ends. Moderate rubbing and marking to exterior. Light tanning to all surfaces.