1956. First Edition Thus. 255 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Marbled paper covered boards with black cloth to spine. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Contains black and white illustrations throughout. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Heavier tanning to free endpapers. Noticeable creasing to gutter. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Light crushing to spine ends. Some scuffing to edges.