1953. First Edition. 516 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Plates are bright and clear. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Board corners are bumped.