1948. Reprinted. 188 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Laminated dust jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Missing front free endpaper. Colour illustrated plates. Light thumb marking, foxing and tanning to pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and rear free endpaper. Hinges are moderately cracked causing boards and binding to be loose. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild scuffing overall. Spine has light sunning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with minor rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate tanning and scuffing overall.