1949. Reprinted. 274 pages. Pictorial laminated dust jacket over yellow cloth. Black and white illustrated plates to rear of book. Binding remains firm. Pages and plates are lightly tanned throughout. Previous owner's inscriptions to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Paper worn away to front panel.