1944. First Edition. 340 pages. No dust jacket. Dark orange cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrated plates and a fold out. Binding remains firm. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing, heavier to text block edge. Minor pencil marking to front free end paper. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and minor stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Mild crushing to spine ends.