1955. First Published. 232 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over green cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black & white illustrations and plates. 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 sunning. Gilt lettering remains bright & clear. Unclipped jacket. Panels have moderate edge wear with chips, tears, and creasing.