1954. First Edition Thus. 256 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth with decorations. Black and white and colour illustrations throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Illustrations are bright and clear, with some light tanning and foxing to edges. Markings to some pages. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Very slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Light tanning to spine. Wear marks overall.