This is the true first edition of a title that was frequently reprinted and revised over a period of decades.
Original dark green buckram boards with gilt titling on the spine and a decorative device on the upper board. Dark green decorated end papers. xvi prelims, 550 pages, map, over 1,200 figure drawings and 104 plates including the frontis.
CONDITION DETAILS: Although this copy is still in reasonable condition, there are several minor faults that must be pointed out: The frontis is starting to come loose and it and the title page have some ink spots. There is a pen name and date written on the free front end paper. Many of the pages and plates have a little edge toning - please see the images provided, etc.
- Binding Condition: Reasonably clean
- Overall Condition: Reasonable
- Size: 285mm x 226mm
- Sold By: Gandolph's Books
- Contact Person: Arnaud Labuschagne
- Country: South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: +27 11-624-1752
- Preferred Payment Methods: Cash, Cheque deposits in Rands, bank transfers.
- Trade Associations: AA Approved
