1942. 4th Edition 9th Impression. 645 pages. No dust jacket. Brown cloth. Black and white illustrations within. Inscription to front pastedown. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges.