1946. Fourth Impression. 140 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages and plates remain bright and clear. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering has become dull. Sunning to spine. Book has a slight forward lean. Boards have minor damp and dust stains. Board corners are bumped.