1955. First Edition. 224 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Pencil inscriptions to front free endpaper. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is slightly dulled. Unclipped dust jacket. Panels to dust jacket have heavy edge wear with chips, tears and areas of loss.