1946. First Edition. 465 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic plates and illustrations throughout. Ex-library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Light tanning to pages with mild creasing to gutters and hinges. Tanning heavier to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Binding is slightly loose. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with moderate scuffing and light staining overall. Spine has moderate tanning with noticeable fraying, splitting and crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear.