1949. Reprinted. 240 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Colour illustrations on plates by A.H. Watson. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Plates are bright and clear. Title page has biro marks and slight colouring in. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Mild crushing to spine ends. Several minor dents to board edges.