1957. Reprinted. 339 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic plates and illustrations. Light foxing and tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Moderate cracking to gutters causing some looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft splitting and crushing to joints and ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.