1947. Sixth Edition. 617 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over grey cloth. Black and white photographs and illustrations throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages and illustrations have light tanning and foxing throughout. Pencil inscription and sticker to front pastedown and endpaper. Water staining to edge of last few pages, text remains unaffected. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Yellow marking to edges. Unclipped jacket has heavy edgewear with areas of loss, heavy tears, chips, and creasing. Light sunning and water staining to spine and edges. Drawing to front flap.