1957. Second Impression. 270 pages. Pictorial jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Contains black and white photographic plates and maps throughout. Pages are mildly tanned and foxed, but text remains clear. Plates are bright. Binding is firm. Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with mild corner bumping and crushing to ends. Spine is slightly sunned. Gilt remains bright. Moderate rubbing and scuffing overall. Book has a moderate backwards lean. Boards are slightly bowed. Unclipped jacket. Heavy tanning and foxing to all surfaces. Moderate edgewear, with noticeable chipping, tearing and creasing, and slight loss to spine ends. Heavy marking overall.