Hardcover. Brown leather boards. Black title block with gilt lettering on 6 gilt band spine. xxiv, 17-1003 pages illustrations. With two hundred and fifty-six illustrations. G Cover has edge damage, corener wear, peeling and general discoloration. Spine has creasing. Bookblock has age toning. Interior pages have general age toning, staining, and foxing. Inscription from previous owner(s) on inside front cover and ffep.