1947. First Edition. 332 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over cream cloth covered boards. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Plates are bright and clear. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout however binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Moderate tanning to spine. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.