1956. First Edition. 248 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Beige dust jacket over green cloth with gilt. Contains black and white photographic plates. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, moderate to end-papers and text-block edges. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Library pocket and pasted in label to rear pages. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is darkened. Spine is creased. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine. Cup ring on front panel.