1956. First Edition. 390 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages are mildly tanned. Mild cracking to gutters, however binding remains firm. Mild thumb-marking present. Notable scuffing to front endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Mild crushing to spine ends. Mild scratching and marking to boards. Mild droplets to rear board. Book has forward lean. Boards are mildly warped.