4to. 360 pp., [2 errata and contents table], 717 illustrations, 35 colour plates of which 1 folding, 1 map, contemporary cloth backed boards, slightly rubbed round edges, damp stain to lower front cover and faintly to bottom margin of first 36 pages, but not affecting the text, page 331 part detached, otherwise copy in very good condition, Milli Egitim Basimevi, Istambul, [Ca. 1950s].

Synopsis

A presentation copy with an inscription verso title page: Exemplaire spécial offert par la Direction Générale de la Presse à M.. Ruyer Good. Stamped, signed and dated 6.6.1957.