VGC.George G. Harrap,1949.Reprinted edition.Green hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,small tear,some nicks and light shelf wear on the edges of the spine and cover) in VGC,no Dj.Illustrated with 14 plates in colour.Nice and clean pages with some foxing,ink marks and light shelf wear on the outer edges,some creases,small nicks and ink marks on the edges of the pages.The book is in VGC for its age with light shelf wear.1345pp including Introduction,bibliography,key to pronunciation and list of abbreviations,index of characters,glossary.Heavy book(approx 1.4 Kg).