1930. Fifth Edition. 534 pages. No dust jacket. Brown embossed cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white illustrations and photographic plates throughout. Pages are bright and clear; light foxing and tanning to text block edges . Previous owner's inscription in pen to front free endpaper. Thumb marking present. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate corner bumping and edge-wear with visible scuffing and marking overall. Spine has light sunning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.