1897. 'A New Edition'. 564 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth covered boards with gilt. In text illustrations. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Moderate tanning to spine. Gilt lettering has become dull.