1871. No Edition Remarks. 239 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine. Black and white illustrative plates throughout and fold out elements. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Binding remains firm. Crinkling to pages at gutters. Fold out elements either torn or have tape repairs. Hinges are cracked. Pages are moderately tanned throughout. Thumb marking present. Occasional foxing. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. There is bumping to corners and crushing to spine ends. Tanning to spine and edges. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.