1968. Reprinted. 222 pages. No dust jacket. Brown cloth with gilt lettering. Edited and revised by Arthur Elton. Contains black and white illustrated plates. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Top edge of half-title page has been snipped with no text affected. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends.Gilt lettering is slightly dulled.