1949. First Edition. 560 pages. Illustrated dustjacket over blue cloth. Includes black & white plates. Fold out illustration present, with minor tearing. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Pencil inscription to front endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Spine has crushing to both ends. Book has forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears and creasing. Heavy tear to rear. Jacket has moderate tanning. Spine is heavily tanned.