1953. Eighth Impression. 189 pages. No dust jacket. Green illustrated cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout. Light foxing and tanning to pages; more prominent to text block edges. Rear hinge is visibly cracked with netting exposed but remains attached. Binding otherwise remains firm. Scribbles and drawings in pencil within; text remains legible. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with visible scuffing and tanning overall. Ring mark to front board. Spine has mdoerate tanning with soft crushing to ends. Book has a slight forward lean.