Hardback with black cloth boards with titles in gilt to spine in very good minus condition, with bumping to both ends of spine and corners. Dustjacket also in very good minus condtion with light rubbing and chipping to top and bottom edges. Two horizontal tears to top (1 cm and 3 cm). An ex-library copy with the usual markings and stamps. Interior clean, bright, and unmarked. Black and white photos and line drawings throughout. References at the end of each chapter. Index at the end.