1953. First Edition. 160 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Photographic dust jacket over yellow cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic frontispiece with photographic plates throughout. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Plates and pages are bright and clear. Stamps to free endpapers, pastedowns and text block edge. Boards have moderate corner bumping and edge-wear with visible scuffing overall. Library sticker to front board. Spine has noticeable tanning and crushing to edges. Lettering remains bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with visible tear to rear panel and general chipping. Mild rubbing and marking overall with loss to front panel.