1945. first published in GB. 218 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Contains coloured illustrated plates. Binding remains firm.Pages are moderately tanned. Plates remain bright with minimal tanning. More pronounced tanning and foxing to free end papers and pastedowns. Boards have heavy edge-wear with substantial bumping to corners, crushing to spine ends and rub wear all over. Strong tanning to spine and edges.