1896. No Edition Remarks. 135 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Signed by the author. Blue boards with gilt lettering to spine and front. Fold out elements to back. Black and white illustrative and photographic plates throughout. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Signed by the author with dedication to front endpaper reverse side.Binding remains firm. Hinges are cracked with netting exposed. Crinkling to gutters. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning. 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. Splits to spine head.