1953. Reprinted. 319 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic plates. Signed by the author with dedication to front free endpaper. Light foxing and tanning to pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Binding remains firm with mild creasing to gutters. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with noticeable tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has light tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with moderate rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate tanning and scuffing overall.