1939. Reprinted. 978 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over brown cloth. Black and white illustrated and photographic plates throughout. Slight cracking to hinges, with exposed netting, pages slightly loose. Pages and plates are lightly tanned throughout. Water staining to some pages, text remains unaffected. Previous owner's inscriptions and sticker to front pastedown and endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Staining to rear board. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Sticker residue to front flap. Wear marks overall.