1954. First Published. 156 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Contains black & white illustrations and plates. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Thumb-marking present. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Light crushing to spine. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear. Unclipped jacket. Panels have light edge wear with tears and creasing.