1956. Reprinted. 243 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic plates. Pages and plates are bright and clear with light tanning to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Binding is slightly loose but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear. Spine has soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with minor rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Some minor tanning, creasing and scuffing overall.