Hardback, first edition from 1963, in dust jacket. Pages & plates are reasonably clean for a book of this age with all the pages a little tinged. Binding is strong and tight. Very slight shelf wear to the exterior with some light soiling/staining along the page edges. Dustjacket is lightly rubbed and moderately edgeworn on the top. Overall very good condition. If you are looking for a first edition of this book for your private libary, this is it.