Vintage book, published in 1943.  Second edition.  Black and white illustrations.  Hardback.  160 pages.  7.5" x 5" approx.  Weight 210g.  

Condition:  Vintage book, printed during the Second World War, when wartime shortages affected the quality of printed books.  Still in fairly good condition, except for some marks and fading on the cover, and a split in the cover where the spine joins the front cover, as shown.  Previous owner's bookplate in the front, and a small sticker from H.K. Lewis, Technical and Scientific Booksellers of Gower St, London.