1948. First Edition. 175 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black & white illustrations and plates. Mild cracking to front hinge, slight exposure to netting. Pages are tanned and foxed, however plates remain bright & clear. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Light sunning & crushing to spine. Gilt lettering has darkened. Noticeable white staining.