1928. Reprint. 270 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Brown boards with gilt lettering to spine and front. 9 Black and white illustrative plates as well as 2 maps. Expected library stamps to title page. Binding remains firm. Crinkling to gutters. Hinges are cracked with netting exposed. Front endpaper missing. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning. Pen inscription to title page. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. There is bumping to corners and crushing to spine ends. Tanning to spine and edges. Gilt lettering is darkened slightly.