1954. First Edition. 200 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black & white illustrations and plates. Pencil inscription to front pastedown. Visible tape to inside & outside of jacket from previous repair. Pages are mildly tanned throughout. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Visible sunning & crushing to spine, Noticeable bleaching to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear. Unclipped jacket. Panels have heavy edge wear with some areas of loss, tears, chips, and creasing. Previous owner sticker to front panel.