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Rodney! I just received this same book, but I have 344 numbered pages in the book! I checked, none are missing. I see that Tehuti describes hers as having 344 pages as well. But it is just as what you have listed above - color plates, same imprint as above, dust jacket, green ends... I also got the matching deck with the card advertising the book. I love the slip case for the deck! I wish more decks had cases like that rather than tuck boxes.
Lovely set - book is virtually uncracked with only a couple little dings in the dust jacket, but deck is nicely used and very well loved. Don't care if I paid too much ($50 for set) - it is THE Rider Waite deck I've been looking for all this time. Used, loved, and old. Sadly, one card is very delicate and use of deck will be very limited. I believe it is appropriate that it is the 9 Cups card that is creased and folded.
I love it when these ancient threads suddenly burst into life again
I have the same edition with the same LoC number and 344 pages. I don't believe (but am not certain) that printing numbers like Rodney was asking for were used in the late '50's. There weren't even ISBN's then. I've assumed this is a first edition. It cost me $9 at a local used book store, good inside but the DJ spine is completely faded out from sun exposure. I bought the matching deck separately on eBay but can't remember the price I paid for it. It's not my favorite edition of the deck (I love the original Frankie Albano version) but it's nice to have.