1950. Fourth Impression. 358 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic plates. Minor thumb marking, foxing and noticeable tanning to pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Light cracking and creasing to gutters but binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has similar tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with moderate rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate tape repairing, tanning and scuffing overall with visible loss and creasing to panels.