1948. Present Revised Edition. 282 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over green cloth covered boards with gilt. Colour illustrated plates. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Plates are bright and clear. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. 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. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Clipped jacket has heavy edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Tape reinforced.