1944. 5th Printing. 698 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Black and white illustrations throughout with colour illustration to page 439. Slight cracking to binding, pages remain attached. Pages and illustrations have light tanning and foxing throughout. Previous owner's inscription and heavy tear to title page. Water stain to text block edges. Minor dog-eared corners. Paper cover has mild edgewear with curling to corners and reading creases. Light tanning to spine and edges with splits to spine edges. Wear marks overall.