1948. Reprinted. 530 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Black and white photographic and illustrated plates throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages and plates have light tanning and foxing throughout. Minor dog-eared corners. Water staining to top edge of text block. Pencil inscription to rear free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Water staining to spine. Wear marks overall.