First edition, paperback, 223 pages + 17 plates, text in Russian, signature of the author pasted in, spine twice repaired with tape, foot of spine scuffed, covers lightly creased & soiled, some page corner creasing, library stamp of the British Society of Russian Philately to front cover, review of the book pated inside front cover, signed inscription from the author to Vivian Pickering (founder member of the British Society of Russian Philately), in Fair/ Good condition.