Claret paper boards with gilt spine lettering. Illustrated endpapers. Only fault: bottom front corner lightly bumped. Dj has very minor edgewear. Signed by author on title page. This dazzling book demonstrates that a quintessentially English quality can be discovered in all forms of English culture, not only in literature but also in painting, music, architecture, philosophy and science. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.