First translated edition, second impression. 488pp, with black and white illustrations. Cream cloth-covered boards; gilt titles on black printed label on front and spine. 8vo. Sun-faded spine. Bumped, rubbed and frayed spine ends; cloth partially detached at spine head; 9cm mid-spine tear on rear joint. Lightly cocked. Bumping, rubbing corners; cloth worn through. Lightly bumped and worn edges. Light soiling to boards. Text block edges just starting to fox. Endpapers starting to fox and tan; water damage bottom front endpapers. Previous owner's name on front pastedown. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight.
