1948. First Edition. 144 pages. Black and white illustrated dust jacket over black cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine and front. Black and white photographs and photographic plates throughout. Foreword by Rathbone Holme. Edited by Helmut Gernsheim.Binding remains firm. Crinkling to pages at gutters. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning. Occasional foxing. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. crushing to spine ends. Tanning to spine and edges. Boards are bowed. Book has a slight forward lean. Clipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking. Tanning to spine and edges.