1946. First Edition Thus. 187 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth covered boards. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Plates are bright and clear. End papers are more notably foxed. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing.