Hardbound 8vo in a green cloth binding with decorations in gild on boards and spine. Upper edge in gild, else uncut edges. Boards slightly bowed. Inner hinges slightly loose. Ex-libris on end paper and owners signature and old give-away-text on half-title leaf. Title leaf and list of contents foxed. A very good copy. Illustrated with 12 colour plates with protective tissue and numerous illustrations in black and white. 638 p. + 12 colour plates.