Original maroon cloth in good condition. Shelf wear, head and tail of spine worn and frayed, bumped corners. The hinges and binding in general are strong and sturdy. Top edge gilt. Only 550 copies of this book have been printed, this copy is No. 385. With 18 colored plates, 17 photogravures, and 2 other illustrations by Archibald Thorburn and J.G. Millais.