1948. First Published. 215 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth covered boards with silver lettering. Contains black and white illustrated plates. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably foxed. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Silver lettering is bright and clear. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Moderate tanning to spine. Book has a slight forward lean.