1945. Third Printing. 430 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations and diagrams throughout. Pages are moderately tanned with noticeable foxing throughout. More pronounced tanning and foxing to free end papers and pastedowns. Noticeable tanning and foxing to text block edges. Pen inscription to front pastedown. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and noticeable rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a strong forward lean.