1899. Third Impression. 276 pages. No dust jacket. Decorated red cloth covered boards with gilt. Black and white illustrated plates. Pages have mild tanning and foxing throughout, moderate at end-papers, paste-downs and text-block edges. Plates are bright and clear. Damp staining to pages throughout. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.