1949. Reprinted. 428 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations and folded map. Clean pages and illustrations with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Pen markings to front free endpaper. Moderate tear to folded map. Top textblock edge dyed blue. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Visible wear marks to boards.