1956. 2nd impression. 256 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Cream paper covered boards. Contains black & white illustrations and plates. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and tanning.