1956. First Edition. 293 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Illustrated dust jacket over brown cloth boards. Gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Hinges are slightly cracked with exposed netting. Clean pages and illustrations with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Moderate sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edgewear with tears and creases. Visible wear marks to spine and panels.