1955. First Edition Thus. 353 pages. No dust jacket. Laminated red cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white illustrations throughout. Noticeable tanning to pages and text block edges; lighter tanning with visible tape stains to pastedowns and free endpapers. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has tanning with crushing to ends. Book has a slight forward lean.