1953. 7th Impression. 281 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout. Slight cracking to gutters causing binding to be loose, however pages remain attached. Pages and illustrations have light tanning and foxing throughout. Previous owner's inscriptions to front pastedown, endpaper and title page. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Tape to edges. Light tanning to spine and edges. Pencil mark to rear flap. Foxing overall.