1945. Reprinted. 122 pages. No dust jacket. Brown cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white illustrated plates. Book has a noticeably smoky odour. Minor foxing and moderate tanning to pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Hinges are lightly cracked and stained but boards remain firmly attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild staining, sunning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier sunning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.