Collins, London, 1950. First edition. Blue cloth with gilt titles on front and spine. Spine is damaged with split at top front of spine and 3 inches at the base of spine missing. Corners are bumped and there is some fraying of edges and corners. Internally there is heavy foxing of e/p's and lighter foxing throughout. Binding is tight. 134 plates are in nice condition. No inscriptions. This is a heavy book so please check postage with bookseller.