1950. First Edition. 250 pages. Signed by the author. Colour illustrated dust jacket over green cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine. Black and white photographic plates and maps throughout. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Pages are mostly clean overall, with moderate tanning and mild foxing throughout. heavier to text block edges. Previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Binding is firm. Boards have mild edge wear with light rubbing and crushing. Some light marking and tanning. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge wear with chips, tears and creasing. Tanning to spine and edges.