1951. Fourth Impression. 412 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white illustrations throughout. Black and white photographic plates. Light foxing and tanning to pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Front hinge is moderately cracked, exposing netting and causing boards to be loose. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has light tanning with soft crushing to ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Lettering remains bright and clear.