1940. 'First Published'. 384 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth covered boards with gilt lettering. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. End papers are more notably tanned. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Plates are bright and clear. Previous owner's inscription and presentation plate to front free end-paper. 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. Gilt lettering has become dull.