Beveled board cover with embossed illustration in gilt and black on front, Gilt wearing from front also. Corners and spine ends are bumped with cracks in cloth at spine ends. Gilt page edges are bright. Binding is tight and hinges are firm, but frontispiece is loose. 226pp with 51 drawings on wood and 6 etchings by Leopold Flameng. Some age discoloration and foxing. Nice illustrations! Measures approximately 12" tall, 9" wide and 1 1/4" thick.