1955. Reprinted. 256 pages. Blue illustrated dust jacket over red cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine. Black and white photographic plates throughout. Binding remains firm. Crinkling to pages at gutters. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. There is bumping to corners and crushing to spine ends. Tanning to spine and edges. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking. Tanning to spine and edges.