1955. First Edition. 274 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Dust jacket over black cloth. Library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Black and white illustrations throughout. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages are mildly tanned with minor foxing. Mild cracking to hinges, however binding remains firm. Visible thumb-marking present. Notable scuffing to front endpaper. P.3 is notably loose. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Mild crushing to spine ends. Mild scratching and marking to boards. Book has forward lean. Notable tear and dent to upper edge of rear board. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Tape to edges. Mild water staining to surfaces. Heavy tanning to spine and edges. Heavy rubbing and marking all over.