1953. First Published. 182 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Black and white photographic plates. Minor thumb marking, foxing and tanning to pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, lighter to pastedowns and free endpapers. Moderate cracking to gutters and front hinge causing some looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has similar tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.