1948. First Printed. 368 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Contains black & white illustrations and plates. Pages are mildly tanned throughout. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Visible sunning & crushing to spine. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear. Unclipped jacket. Panels have moderate edge wear with chips, tears, and creasing.