1945. Fourth Edition revised and reset. 296 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth covered boards. Blind stamped titles and decoration on front board. Black & white illustrations and photographic plates throughout. Gilt lettering to spine. Light tanning throughout with occasional foxing to some pages. Text remains clear throughout. Binding remains firm. Previous owner's name on front free end paper. Minor marks to top edge of text block. Book is slightly bowed. Boards show minor water marks at the top edge and light scuffs. Rear board cloth is mildly creased. Spine is slightly tanned and ends show mild crushing and fraying. Gilt lettering is slightly darkened. Subtle bumping to corners of both boards.