1932. Reprinted. 236 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth covered boards with gilt lettering. Black and white illustrated plates. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Plates are bright and clear. Remains of presentation plate to front paste-down. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.