1956. first published in GB. 278 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth and gilt lettering. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages & plates are moderately tanned. Binding remains firm.Noticeable tanning & foxing to text block edges. Boards have heavy edge-wear with substantial bumping to corners, crushing to spine ends and rub wear all over. Unclipped jacket. Jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears, and creasing. Moderate tanning to jacket spine and edges.