1953. First Edition. 200 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Green and blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Book has been rebound by library, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Contains black and white photographic plates and illustrations. Pages are lightly tanned with mild foxing to text block edges. Minor dog-eared corners, with a few small nicks along text block edge. Gutter is slightly creased to rear of book. Occasional thumb-marking present throughout. Boards have moderate shelf-wear with slight bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Light tanning to spine and edges, with visible crushing to spine ends. Book has a subtle forward lean. Glue residue on rear board.