1948. First Edition Thus. 542 pages. Purple illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine. Translated by E.W. Dickes. Black and white illustrative plates to mis-section. Binding remains firm. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning. Previous owner's inscription to front endpaper. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Crushing to spine ends. Tanning to spine and edges. Gilt lettering is darkened. Unclipped jacket is in 2 pieces but has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking. Tanning to spine and edges.