1951. First Edition. 309 pages. Green illustrated dust jacket over grey cloth. Contains in-text monochromatic illustrations throughout. Pages have mild tanning throughout, moderate at end-papers, paste-downs and text-block edges. Minor pencil marking and previous owner inscription to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Top edge of text block is dust marked. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.