1949. Second Impression. 905 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Black and white illustrations and plates throughout. Prize plate stuck to front pastedown. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Illustrations and plates are bright and clear, with some light tanning and foxing to edges. Pencil inscription to rear free endpaper. Top edge of text block dyed red. Boards have moderate shelf-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Slight crushing to spine ends. White marks to rear board. Wear marks overall.