New Edition C1918. Presentation slip to the endpaper with an inscription possible in the hand of the authors son. Undated. A slightly later printing of the first edition printed in 1911. Full page colour illustrations by Frank C Pape and seventy six black and white drawings. Printed by Blackie & Son, Glasgow. The Art Nouveau binding is typical of Blackie in this period, complete with stylized Glasgow rose. 12 colour plates. 76 in-text drawings, Book is very good with quite bright decorative. Edges rubbed more so at the spine tips. Contents good. Plates all present and in good order. Pages age toned in places.