1948. Reprinted. 644 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Yellow dust jacket over pink cloth. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Black and white maps throughout with photographic plates to rear of book. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Water staining to all panels.