1948. 'First Published'. 582 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth covered boards with gilt lettering. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Text block edge is mildly foxed. Plates are bright and clear. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Sunning to spine. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.