1954. First Edition Thus. 345 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Black and white plates throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages and plates have light tanning and foxing throughout. Heavier to endpapers and pastedowns. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Mottling to rear board. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Wear marks overall.