1969. Reprinted. 263 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering to front & spine. Contains black & white illustrations. Pen inscription to front pastedown. Pages remain bright with minimal tanning and foxing. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Book has a slight forward lean. Visible sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear to front board and spine.