1947. 940 pages. No dust jacket. 2nd Impression. Dark blue cloth with gilt lettering. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Contains black & white, colour illustrations and plates. Pages are mildly foxed & tanned throughout. Severe cracking to front hinge, causing board to be loose. Text is clear. Binding is firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Light sunning & crushing to spine. Minor splits causing fraying to cloth at spine ends. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear.