The cover has discoloration and darkening on the white flowers. The cover corners bend downward slightly. There are ex-library markings on the backstrip. The white floral decoration on the backstrip is fading. The back cover is good with some fading. The hinge is cracked at the endpapers with webbing exposed. There are ex-library stickers on the left endpaper from the College of Wales. The cover is pulling away from the spine at the lower end. The title page has a darkened strip at the top and a red ex-library stamp. The interior pages are soft, fragile and intact with moderate tanning throughout. There are several black and white illustrations. 307 pages, 7 3/4 x 5 3/8”