1969. First Edition Thus. 316 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth covered boards with gilt. Inscription to front free end paper assumed to be from Brian Brooke, one of the two authors, unverified. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Covers have been bent creasing the cloth. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.