1943. Reprinted. 200 pages. No dust jacket. Grey cloth with black lettering to front & spine. Contains black and white illustrations & diagrams. Book has a slight smoky odour overall. Pages are lightly tanned and foxed. Text is clear. Pen & pencil inscription to front free end paper and paste down. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Boards are slightly bowed with a slight forward lean. Faint marks overall.