1956. First Edition Thus. 244 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably foxed. Minor dog-eared corners. Plates are bright and clear. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Sunning to spine.