1953. Reprinted. 417 pages. Blue dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white illustrations throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages remain bright and clear. Slight warping to page opposite half-title page. Small water stains to text block edges. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Mild tanning to spine and edges. Light crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is darkened. Rear board warped. Rubbing marks to board and spine. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Visible tanning to spine and small water stains. Dark rubbing marks to rear board.