VGC.The Library Press,1924.First UK edition-first impression.Large format green hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,two small tears on the bottom edge of the spine,top edge of the spine has been sellotaped,some nicks and small dents on the edges of the cover) in VGC, no Dj cover as issued.Illustrated with 24 colour plates,b/w photos,drawings,maps.Nice and clean pages with a ink mark and slightly tainted on the outer edges,two very small tears,some nicks,creases and small ink marks on the edges of the pages,pensil marks impressions inside the front endpaper.The book is in VGC for its age with some shelf wear.788pp including List of colour plates,list of illustrations in the text,index.Please note: This is very heavy book(approx 2.8 Kg).A collectable first edition.