1952. Reprinted. 276 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over green cloth covered boards with gilt. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Plates are bright and clear. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Moderate tanning to spine. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate sunning to spine.