1899. No Edition Remarks. 315 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue boards with gilt lettering to spine. Black and white illustrative and photographic plates throughout. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Binding remains firm. Crinkling to gutters. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning. Occasional foxing. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Crushing to spine ends. Tanning to spine and edges. Gilt lettering is darkened. Book has a slight forward lean.