1951. First Published. 302 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth. Ex-library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Black and white illustrated frontispiece with photographic plates to front of book. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Water staining and tears to some pages, text remains unaffected. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Light wear marks overall.