1947. Reprinted. 308 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black & white illustrations and plates. Ex-library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Pages are mildly tanned throughout. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Visible tanning & crushing to spine. Boards are slightly bowed. Book has a slight forward lean. Visible pen marks & traces of a sticker to spine. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear.