First edition, second printing. 182 pp, with black and white illustrations. Blue cloth-covered boards with gilt titles on spine. 8vo. Some small marks and light discolorations to the boards, spine faded, corners lightly rubbed and rounded. Text block edges tanning. Heavy tanning on free endpapers; otherwise internally neat, clean, bright and tight.
Designed to accompany a presentation of 60 full colour picture plates illustrating how peoples from around the world supply basic food and drink.
