1951. First Edition. 302 pages. Wrapped pictorial dust jacket over black cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white illustrated plates. Minor foxing and moderate tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers, lighter to plates. Light cracking to gutters and front hinge but binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild sunning, staining and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier sunning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with moderate rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate tanning and scuffing overall.