1948. First Published in GB. 489 pages. Laminated pictorial jacket over blue cloth. Black and white illustrated plates throughout. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards assumed in good condition as covered with library-laminated jacket. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking.