1948. First Edition Thus. 291 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic plates. Minor staining, foxing and tanning to pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Light cracking and staining to gutters but binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.