Original publisher's binding in acceptable condition. Some (water) staining to extremities and other marking. Toning and wear to extremities, including tears and fraying to the cloth between boards and spine. Bumping to head and tail of spine and corners. Foxing and significant marking to edges. 

Binding somewhat fragile, but no loose pages and only a couple of strains. Decorated paste-down endpaper to front containing tag 'This Book Belongs To' neatly filled in by previous owner in pen. Moderately foxed within and some small chipping to some pages. Illustrations in very good condition.

An acceptable example, complete with all coloured plates present, which are wonderful in themselves, just not an example in the best condition overall.

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