1939. No Edition Remarks. 696 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Green cloth covered boards with gilt lettering. Contains black and white photographic plates. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Plates are bright and clear. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering has become dull. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.