VGC/GC.Hutchinson,1971.First UK edition-first impression.Pictorial hardback in VGC, with Dj(small tears,mark,some nicks and creases on the edges of the Dj cover) in good condition.Illustrated with b/w photos,maps,drawings,diagrams.Nice and clean pages with small foxing marks,ink marks and nicks on the outer edges,a couple of creases on the edges of the pages,two small marks inside the back endpaper.The book is in VGC for its age with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.280pp including List of illustrations,appendix:Scientific names,list of refrences,index.Price un-clipped.A collectable first edition-first impression.Heavy book.