1959. Second Impression. 287 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Black and white photographic plates and map endpapers. Prize plate to half title page. Light tanning to pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges. Binding is slightly loose but pages remain attached. Impression of prize plate design has transferred to front endpaper. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has light tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight backward lean. Unclipped dust jacket, priced 21s, with minor rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate tanning and scuffing overall.