1954. First Edition Thus. 350 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages and illustrations have light tanning and foxing throughout. Previous owner's inscriptions to endpapers, rear pastedown and half-title page. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light sunning to edges. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Foxing overall.