1947. First Edition. 381 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth covered boards with gilt fish decoration. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Moderate foxing to prelims. Plates are moderately tanned with some foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.