1955. First Edition. 274 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Black and white photographic and illustrated plates to rear of book. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Stamp to rear flap. Light tanning to spine and edges.