Description
Both volumes show some bumping and loss of surface to the corners and the spine, top and bottom. Some small areas of loss to the surface of the covers, particularly apparent on Volume 2. Small areas of splitting to the surface along the spine of both volumes. Browning to the edges, most apparent to the top, and less noticeable to the forward edges. Just a few spots of foxing to the first few leaves. Foxing to the edges of both volumes. Previous owner's name stamped to front fly paper and second or third leaf of both volumes. Old price (in pounds) penciled on half title page of Volume 1. Previous owner's initials on back fly leaf of both volumes. Large fold-out map in pocket at the back of Volume 2 has some browning, but is in excellent condition. A photo of the author has been pasted to the front end paper of Volume 1 might be a later addition. There is some waving to the leaves of both volumes, as is common with volumes of this vintage. Otherwise, the interiors of both volumes are clean and bright. Any other imperfections minor/negligible. Overall, a nice copy of this RARE 1st printing. A couple of old newspaper clippings included. Volume 1, 449 pages. Volume 2, 520 pages.
