1942. 2nd impression. 143 pages. No dust jacket. Pink cloth. Contains black & white, colour illustrations and plates. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Pages are mildly tanned throughout. Heavier to text block edges. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Heavy tanning & crushing to spine. Gilt lettering has darkened. Noticeable water stain to edge of front board.