1946. First Edition Thus. 240 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. More pronounced to endpapers and pastedowns. Binding remains firm. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is dulled. Mild tanning to spine and edges with some crushing to ends. Unclipped dust jacket. Panels to dust jacket have noticeable edge wear with chips, tears and creasing.