1940. Reprint. 256 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Blue cloth boards. Contains black and white photographic plates. Signed by the author with dedication 'To my friend' to title page. Pages and plates remain clear with mild tanning and foxing, heavier to text-block edges. Occasional thumb-marking present. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Scuffing to all surfaces. Notable water staining to all surfaces, and sunning to spine. Moderate crushing to spine ends with small splits and fraying to cloth. Larger split to front board joint. Book has a slight forward lean.