1946. First Edition Thus. 350 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic plates. Minor foxing and tanning to pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Noticeable staining to hinges. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has similar tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with minor rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Some minor tanning, creasing and scuffing overall.