1944. Reprinted. 530 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Blue cloth. Black and white photographic plates throughout. Flat signed by author to front free endpaper. Severe cracking to hinges causing boards to be loose. Pages and plates are lightly tanned throughout. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Water staining to front board.