1899. No Edition Remarks. 281 pages. No dust jacket. Decorative red cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white illustrated plates. Light foxing and moderate tanning to pages and plates. Much heavier and more prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Light cracking and staining to gutters and hinges but binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.