1948. First Edition. 544 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over decorative cloth and gilt lettering. Contains coloured and black & white illustrations throughout. Text is in German. Binding remains firm. Pages remain bright with minimal tanning. Illustrations are clear, with slight tanning. Pen inscription to front free end paper.Slight tanning to text block edges. Boards have light edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Mild crushing to spine ends causing cloth to fray. Boards are slightly bowed. Unclipped jacket. Jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears, and creasing. Noticeable tear on spine top edge.