1948. Reprint with corrections. 296 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth covered boards with gilt. Includes black and white illustrations and photos, both in-text and on plate. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Plates are bright and clear. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Minor fraying to cloth at spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is darkened.