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Third edition, with some errors corrected. With 47 plates in color, 32 in black-and-white and 75 figures in the text. Historical sketch tracing the subject from its beginning up to the 20th century. With the pencil signature of Gavin Bridson. Jacket tape repaired at spine ends. Extra material tipped-in the back. xxxii, 304 pages. cloth, dust jacket.. 8vo..