1947. Reprinted. 394 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white illustrations throughout. Light foxing and noticeable tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Page corners are slightly dog-eared throughout. Light cracking to gutters and hinges; some looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Book is visibly bowed and forward leaning with minor staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear.