1959. First Edition. 273 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations and photographic plates. Pages are moderately tanned with noticeable foxing throughout. Binding remains firm. Pencil inscription to front free end paper. More pronounced tanning and foxing to free end papers and pastedowns. Noticeable tanning and foxing to text block edges. Gilt lettering is darkened. Book has a strong forward lean. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and noticeable rubbing to surfaces. White marks to overall boards.