1974. Reprinted. 257 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth covered boards with gilt. Library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. A lot of library plates and stickers to pastedowns and end papers, otherwise book is quite clean. Cracking to gutters, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing. Tape marks to edges of flaps.