1953. Reprinted. 286 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with decorations. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Contains black and white illustrated 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.