1949. Reprinted. 83 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth covered boards. Illustrated colour plates. Contains in-text line drawn illustrations throughout. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Plates are bright and clear. 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. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.