Pp. xiii, (1); 8 full page color plates of insects and small vertebrates in amber, 147 text-figures (maps, stratigraphic sections, black-and-white photos). Publisher's wine red cloth, lettered in gilt on spine, lg 8vo. A thorough review of prehistoric life that is preserved in amber. Amber from localities from all over the world is represented. Small ink signature of former owner on the front endpaper; no signs of use.